Intern – Political Affairs, Information Integrity Unit

Job Description

The United Nations is offering an exciting unpaid internship opportunity for a dedicated individual in the Information Integrity Unit, located within the Department of Peace Operations in New York. 🗽 This flexible role can be adapted to hybrid, remote, or in-person arrangements, with a duration of 2 to 6 months starting June 25, 2025, or sooner. You will assist in crucial research and analysis related to harmful speech, contribute to policy development, and support strategic communications efforts. Ideal candidates should be students or recent graduates in relevant fields and have a strong command of English, with additional language skills being a plus. 🌍 If you’re passionate about making a difference in peacekeeping operations and eager to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply! The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required. The Motivational Statement must also include: • Title of degree you are currently pursuing. • Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?) • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.