Political Affairs – Intern

Position description

Work Location

• In person in New York; full-time modalities would be considered.

Expected Duration

• Three months, with the possibility of extension up to six months upon satisfactory performance of the initial three months.
• Desired start date: January/February 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position is located in the Office of the Victims’ Rights Advocate (OVRA).
• The mandate of the Victims’ Rights Advocate was created as part of the four-pronged strategy outlined in the 2017 Secretary-General report (A/71/818) on protection from sexual exploitation and abuse.
• The mandate ensures the rights and dignity of victims are prioritized in the UN system-wide response to sexual exploitation and abuse alleged to be perpetrated by UN personnel and non-UN troops under a Security Council mandate.
• The intern will support the work of OVRA under the supervision of the Human Rights Officer.
• Specific duties include:
• • Conduct research and analysis on matters of concern to the VRA.
  • Prepare ad hoc short policy papers related to the VRA’s mandate.
  • Draft or contribute to notes, background papers, talking points, speeches, and other materials.
  • Attend meetings and conferences and take notes.
  • Provide support for meetings of Senior Victims’ Rights Officers and Victims’ Rights Focal Points.
  • Assist in communication, public information activities, and outreach.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet one of the following:
• • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, with tolerance for differing opinions.
• No prior work experience is required; relevant training, education, or advanced coursework should benefit the UN during the internship.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Visa and Work Authorization Requirements:
• • For internships in the United States, persons who are not US citizens, permanent residents, or on another non-immigrant status (e.g., F1 or J1 visa) must obtain a G4 visa.
  • The selected intern is responsible for ensuring a valid visa and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT) to undertake the internship.

Intern Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
• Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Application instructions

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