Political Intern

Supports the Eastern Europe political team by monitoring regional developments, researching peace and security issues, following UN deliberations and preparing briefings and meeting records that inform DPPA-DPO analysis, crisis response and operational engagement.

Department: Europe and Central Asia Division, Eastern Europe Team

• Monitor media reporting and political and security developments across Eastern Europe
• Research and analyse regional issues and emerging trends
• Follow Security Council and General Assembly meetings and report relevant developments
• Attend political meetings and events and prepare concise summary notes
• Draft briefing material for senior officials
• Organise meetings and events and provide logistical support
• Support the daily analytical and operational work of the Eastern Europe team

• Current enrolment in or completion of a graduate programme, or enrolment in or completion of the final academic year of a first university degree
• Field of study closely related to the internship
• Fluency in spoken and written English

• Unpaid six-month internship with flexible start date
• Designed as full-time and in-person but may be adjusted to part-time or remote
• Interns or sponsors bear travel, visa, accommodation and living costs
• Applicants may need appropriate visa or work authorisation
• Candidates must provide proof of academic eligibility and a motivational statement