Programme Management Intern: Support Counter-Terrorism Programming

United Nations - UN Office of Counter-Terrorism

Internship Closes 10 Aug 2026 10 days left

Overview

This internship supports counter-terrorism programming by contributing to research, analysis, and preparation of project documentation and visibility materials. The role involves monitoring trends and assisting with the organization of events to enhance Member State capacities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to substantive research and analysis of issues related to the programme.
  • Support the preparation of project documentation, technical inputs, visibility materials, reports, briefing papers, talking points, background notes, speeches, webstories.
  • Participate in meetings and draft respective notes, summaries and reports.
  • Keep abreast of the latest trends and monitor events and developments on issues related to countering terrorism.
  • Process and organize relevant information and data, categorizing the information by its relevance to the Programme as well as inputting into various UNOCT databases.
  • Provide assistance in tasks related to organizing fact-finding missions, training courses, workshops, round-table meetings, conferences, events, etc.
  • Perform other tasks, as required.
Required Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Proficiency in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Copilot, is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.
Contract Duration
3-6 months. Desired start date is 14 September 2026, or sooner. The duration of the internship is for three (3) to six (6) months, with a five-six months commitment preferred. A full-time internship is for a period of three to six months, with the duration agreed by the selected candidate and UNCCT.
Work Modality
In-person
Remuneration
This internship is UNPAID. The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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