Political Affairs Intern
Pay and conditions
Salary
Unpaid
Hardship
H
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Job Description
Support the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Front Office through research, briefings and policy support on disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation. The intern prepares background materials and meeting documents, analyses open-source information, assists Advisory Board coordination, and contributes to gender, inclusion and staff communications activities. The role provides practical exposure to UN multilateral disarmament.
Key Details
Department
Front Office
Position details
Experience level
Student
Minimum experience
No minimum listed
Category
Intern
Grade
I-1
Employment type
Internship / Full-time / Part-time
Arrangement
Remote
Education
Bachelor degree
Contract duration
Six months
Work hours
35 hours per week full-time or 20 hours per week part-time
Job areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Prepare background documents and talking points
- Research disarmament and non-proliferation issues
- Support Advisory Board meetings
- Support gender and inclusion activities
- Contribute to staff communications
Role Requirements
- Graduate student or final-year undergraduate
Skills to Have
Additional info
- Six-month unpaid internship
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNODA Careers, on 14 Aug 2026.