About Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure

Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structureis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship provides an invaluable opportunity to gain firsthand experience in international political analysis, crisis management, and diplomatic affairs within the UN system. Working with Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure, you will support critical activities related to conflict prevention, peace-building, and political analysis that directly impact global peace and security. You will assist with research, briefing preparation, information analysis, and administrative support for high-level diplomatic activities and peacekeeping operations. This position is ideal for students or recent graduates in international relations, political science, peace studies, or related fields who are passionate about contributing to international peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:Political Affairs Intern: Information Analysis And Data Visualisation
• Grade:I-1
• Location:New York, United States (Flexible: in-person, hybrid, or remote)
• Department:Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Language: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
• Language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat..
• Experience: We seek candidates with relevant coursework in political and security developments, human rights, economic and social developments, humanitarian issues, data visualization, and data management..

Skills

• We seek motivated interns to support the work of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC).
• The interns take up assignments within the Research and Liaison Unit (RLU) or the Prevention Team of UNOCC.
• The UNOCC also receives strategic oversight from a Client Board of principals from each of the client entities.
• The UNOCC provides global situational awareness, crisis management, as well as cross-pillar integrated analysis to inform senior decision-making in the UN.
• The UNOCC is operationally positioned under the ODCSS between the Department of Political and Peace building Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations.
• The RLU and Prevention Team intern will support the preparation of qualitative and quantitative analysis products, with a focus on data visualisations..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply