UN Office for Disarmament Affairs - Political affairs intern

Deadline: August 07, 2025

Internships

International Organizations

Location(s)

  • United States of America
New York

Overview

The Political Affairs intern will work under the overall guidance of the Chief of MEU and direct supervision of the internship coordinator.

Details

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned tasks, and the internship period. The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide assistance in drafting and preparing official documents, summaries, talking points, speeches, remarks and web content;
  • Attend and summarize conferences and meetings;
  • Conduct research, including document, media and internet searches;
  • Provide assistance during conferences and meetings;
  • Fulfill other duties as required. The minimum duration for this intern position is 3 month, with a start date in September 2025.

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

Qualifications/special skills

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 is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Programme. 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. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.

Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.


Dates

Deadline: August 07, 2025


Cost/funding for participants

This internship is unpaid and is designed to be full- time and in-person at the New York duty station. Interns will be assigned to a primary supervisor and are expected to adhere to the established official working hours five days per week with one hour for lunch break. The manager may consider some flexible time arrangements at the request of the successful candidates.

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