About Department of Peace Operations

Department of Peace Operationsis 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 Peace Operations, 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:SSuRGe Intern – Political Affairs
• Grade:I-1
• Location:New York, United States (Flexible: in-person, hybrid, or remote)
• Department:Department of Peace Operations
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelors degree or equivalent).
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience.
• Academic Qualifications: However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Masters or Ph.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelors, Masters or PH.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Academic Qualifications: Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Skills

• The internship is for six months.
• A full-time internship is for an initial period of two months, and a part-time internship is for an initial four months.
• Internships may be extended up to a maximum of six months, depending on the needs of the Division.
• This virtual position is located within the Security Sector Reform and Governance Standing Capacity (SSuRGe) based in the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Brindisi, Italy.
• The political affairs intern reports to the Chief of SSuRGe team based in Brindisi, Italy.

Benefits

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

How to Apply