INTERN - POLITICAL AFFAIRS - (PKMCB)
Quick answer
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism is offering an unpaid internship for six months at the PKMCB Knowledge Management Unit in New York. The role involves assisting with policy-related tasks.
- Role
- INTERN - POLITICAL AFFAIRS - (PKMCB)
- Organization
- United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)
- Location
- NEW YORK, Flexible (Hybrid, all remote, or in-person)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The internship is focused on assisting in the drafting and preparation of background documents, reports, issue briefs, articles, presentations, slide decks, knowledge products, etc., for the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) Policy, Knowledge Management and Coordination Branch (PKMCB).
What you'll do
- Assist in drafting and preparing background documents, reports, issue briefs, articles, presentations, slide decks, knowledge products, etc.
- Attend and summarize conferences and meetings.
- Gather, select and analyze information from various sources.
- Support the review of key reports and publications.
- Conduct research on relevant topics.
What it takes
- Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent)
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where will the internship be located?
The internship can be conducted remotely outside the duty station or in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premises, New York, United States.
What is the compensation for this internship?
This is an unpaid internship. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
When can I apply?
Applications must be submitted by 09/21/2026.
What qualifications do I need to have?
Applicants should be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or the final academic year of a first university degree programme. Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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