Political Affairs Intern
Quick answer
The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs is hiring a hybrid or remote Political Affairs Intern in New York, NY, for an unpaid 6-month term.
- Role
- Political Affairs Intern
- Organization
- United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
- Location
- New York, NY (Hybrid/Remote)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- UNPAID
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-07-23
The role
The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs is seeking a Political Affairs Intern to support research, coordination, and administrative tasks. The role involves managing databases, updating websites, and preparing presentation materials for the UN Secretariat. This internship offers flexible working arrangements in New York or remotely.
What you'll do
- Research and summarize background materials
- Coordinate service-wide activities and events
- Manage and develop internal databases
- Update the website
- Prepare presentation materials
- Perform administrative duties
What it takes
- Enrolled in or completed a graduate school program
- Enrolled in or completed final year of a first university degree
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Knowledge of additional UN languages is an asset
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None specified; internship is unpaid.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The internship can be performed remotely, in a hybrid arrangement at the UN Premise in New York, or in-person.
What is the compensation for this role?
This internship is unpaid and does not provide financial remuneration.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program or be in their final year of an undergraduate degree, with fluency in English.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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