Intern - Political Affairs
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:25 Aug 2026 (8 days left)Job ID:281984Posted on:10 Aug 2026 (7 days ago)
Pay and conditions
Salary
Unpaid
Hardship
H
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Job Description
Monitors political and humanitarian developments in the Middle East and provides research, drafting and meeting support to the Middle East Division. The internship contributes analysis and materials on peace, security and development for division leadership, special political missions and UN country teams.
Key Details
Department
Middle East Division
Position details
Experience level
Student
Minimum experience
No minimum listed
Category
Intern
Grade
I-1
Employment type
Internship
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
Bachelor degree
Contract duration
4 months
Work hours
30 hours per week
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Monitor political, socio-economic and humanitarian developments in the Middle East
- Research policy issues at the nexus of peace, security and development
- Draft notes, background papers, talking points and speeches for division leadership
- Participate in consultations and record meeting proceedings
- Support meetings convened by the Middle East Division
- Support special political missions and UN country teams in non-mission settings
Role Requirements
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate programme, or be in the final year of or have completed a bachelor's programme
- Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- English is required
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Additional info
- Internship is unpaid
- In-person internship at UN premises in New York
- Visa and work authorisation may be required
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from DPPA-DPO Careers, on 10 Aug 2026.