United Nations
Job title:
Political Affairs Intern – Supporting the work of the Peacebuilding Strategy and Partnership Branch (PSPB)
Company
United Nations
Job description
The Peacebuilding Support Office would like to recruit an intern to support the work of the
Peacebuilding Strategy and Partnership Branch (PSPB). Tasks will include:
1) Supports PBSO’s work aimed at advancing the Secretary-General agenda on peacebuilding
and sustaining peace and the Youth, Peace and Security agenda, including through
background research, data analysis, inputs to documents, and the provision of meeting
summaries.
2) Support the branch through the preparation of background and analytical material related to
peacebuilding, including in support to internal and external engagements of the Assistant
Secretary general for Peacebuilding and other senior officials.
3) Participates in UN mechanisms and coordination platforms to ensure integrated and
coherent system approach to peacebuilding;
5) Participates and supports relevant meetings of the Peacebuilding Commission as well as
supports work related to the management of the Peacebuilding Fund when needed;
6) Performs other related duties as required.
The branch strives to offer interns an opportunity to work independently with substantive
issues while also assisting colleagues in the day-to-day operations of the office.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following
conditions must be met:
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate
school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the
final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or
equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected,
must commence the internship within one year period of graduation;
- Be computer literate in standard software applications, including Excel (advanced
knowledge desirable);
- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal
commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural
backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of
differing opinions and views.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in
spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional UN
language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official
languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. For internships outside the United States, interns who are not citizens of the country, permanent residents, or not currently in the country’s nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a valid visa and work permit, allowing them to undertake the internship. The United Nations must ensure all applicants for an internship, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are authorized to work from the country where the internship will be undertaken either remotely, hybrid or on the UN-premise duty station. Before resuming an internship, the applicant must submit proof of visa and/or work authorization.
Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern.
Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required.
reviewed. The Motivational Statement must also include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
- Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?)
- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Expected salary
Location
New York City, NY
Job date
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:42:17 GMT
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