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Your role

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the internship position encompass all aspects of the Directorate's work. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist in analyzing and interpreting international, regional, and domestic legal instruments.
• Assist in planning and organizing meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars, and other CTED events.
• Assist in preparing documents and arrangements for the organization of CTC/CTED meetings, briefings, roundtables, seminars, and other events
• Assist in preparing background notes, and talking points for meetings, missions, and other events attended by CTED staff
• Conducting research to contribute to CTED analytical products on trends and developments in terrorism and counter-terrorism
• Research, draft, and update country profiles and other background documents in preparation for high-level meetings and other event
• Assist with preparing infographics and visual aids for CTED documents and presentations
• Attend and take notes at meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Assist in the preparation of summaries and reports of discussions
• Assist in other ad-hoc activities as instructed.
• An interest in counterterrorism issues or international criminal law is desirable.

Expected duration:

• 3 to 6 months starting mid-January to late April 2025

About you

Qualifications/special skills:

To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must:

• At the time of their submission
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher)
• Be in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bacchelor's degree or equivalent degree)
• Preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field
• Have graduated with a university degree as defined above
• If selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period from the date of graduation.

Languages:

• Fluency in English or French, the working languages of the United Nations (both oral and written)
• Knowledge of another language is desirable.

Intern Specific text:

• 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.

Compensation & benefits

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.

If you join as a full-time employee, you  will get the following benefits:

• Rental subsidy
• Dependency allowances
• Travel and shipping expenses
• Danger pay and rest and recuperation break
• Health insurance
• Holidays and leave
• Retirement pension
• Tax exemption
• Allowances and benefits

Training & development

An internship at the UN could be the ideal start if you are considering a career in the organization. It will give you exposure to high-profile conferences, political decision making or work on the ground, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the projects and mandates of the United Nations. 

As an intern, you will:

• Enhance your educational experience through practical work assignments
• Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Organization’s goals, principles and activities
• Work in an international environment, and network with international civil servants, career professionals and senior management
• Provide the UN with assistance in your area of expertise
• Participate in tasks like drafting documents, analysis of data, research, the organization of conferences or events, work on media campaigns and outreach, and much more.

Career Progression

Internships with the UN do not guarantee immediate employment, but they provide valuable experience that may lead to interest in applying for General Service or consultancy roles. For those aiming for positions at the Professional and Higher or Field Service levels, it is recommended to wait at least six months after the internship ends before applying, ensuring qualifications meet both educational and work experience requirements specified in job openings.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/payandbenefits
• careers.un.org/job-level?language=en
• youtube.com/@unitednations