Political Affairs Intern: Peacekeeping Knowledge Management and Guidance
Quick answer
The United Nations Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations is seeking a Political Affairs Intern for a 6-month unpaid internship in New York City or remotely, focusing on research, communications, and information management.
- Role
- Political Affairs Intern: Peacekeeping Knowledge Management and Guidance
- Organization
- UNDPPA-DPO - United Nations Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations
- Location
- Remote or New York City, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Political Affairs Intern will support the Knowledge Management and Guidance Team within the Department of Peace Operations for a duration of six months. This unpaid internship can be full-time or part-time and may be conducted remotely or in a hybrid format. Responsibilities include conducting research on peacekeeping issues, assisting in the development of strategic communications, and preparing various reports and documents. The intern will also support information management and participate in conferences and workshops.
What you'll do
- Conducting research on peacekeeping issues
- Assisting in the development of strategic communications
- Preparing reports and documents
- Supporting information management
- Participating in conferences and workshops
- Assisting in the development of guidance and learning products
What it takes
- Enrolled in or completed a graduate program or final year of a bachelor's degree
- Field of study related to the internship
- Experience or research knowledge on peacekeeping missions or international organizations
- Foundational knowledge in producing professional communications products
- Knowledge of statistics for social sciences and data analysis software
- Familiarity with AI tools and technologies
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship can be conducted remotely or in a hybrid format at the UN Premises in New York, United States.
What is the compensation for this internship?
The internship is unpaid.
What are the key qualifications required for this internship?
Key qualifications include being enrolled in or having completed a graduate program or final year of a bachelor's degree, experience or research knowledge on peacekeeping missions or international organizations, and foundational knowledge in producing professional communications products.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applications should be submitted through the UN's recruitment portal.
Is the internship full-time or part-time?
The internship can be full-time or part-time, with full-time being 35 hours per week and part-time being 20 hours per week.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDPPA-DPO - United Nations Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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