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Your role

Duties and responsibilities:

• Attend conferences and meetings, take notes, craft summary reports, minutes, and notes, and outline follow-up actions.
• Assist in organizing events, both online and on-site, providing support for tasks associated with administration, coordination, and travel logistics.
• Conduct research and policy analysis within the areas of Division's interest
• Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles, presentations and other materials. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Duration: This internship is for six months.

About you

Qualifications/Special Skills:

• Be computer literate in standard software applications have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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.

Benefits

This internship is unpaid in person and full-time.

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

• Holidays and leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement pension
• Tax exemption
• Allowances
• Contribute to impactful global initiatives and work towards promoting peace, security, and human rights worldwide.

Training & development

Throughout the internship, interns will develop skills in attending meetings, summarizing discussions, organizing events, conducting research, and preparing professional documents like reports and presentations. This role provides practical experience in administrative support, coordination, and logistics within political affairs, fostering valuable insights into international relations and policy analysis.

Career progression

At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience by engaging in meaningful work across various fields and contributing to the UN's mission of promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, the program equips interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for future career advancement within the organization and other organizations.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
• youtube.com/unitednations
• careers.un.org/payandbenefits