Intern - Policy, Research, and Advocacy
About The Position
The Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OSCSEA) supports the ongoing efforts of the Secretary-General and the leadership of United Nations offices, departments, funds and programmes, along with other Implementing Partners, to strengthen the response to sexual exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping, humanitarian, development and human rights sectors. Within the delegated authority the Political Affairs Intern will perform the following duties:
Requirements
- To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
- (1) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
- (2) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
- Experience: No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
- Skills: Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- In addition, candidates should have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
- For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
- For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa.
- Interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), allowing them to undertake the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of French is desirable.
- Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on issues related to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse including data collection and analysis
- Support in implementing advocacy, internal and external communications strategies and campaigns, including through the use of web-based tools
- Provide general office support services; drafting and/or processing a variety of correspondence and other communications
- Assist in preparing, updating and maintaining a variety of presentations and other communications and information materials
- May supports legal and/or policy research, including comparative analysis and drafting related to UN accountability frameworks and policy documents on sexual exploitation and abuse, in accordance with international, criminal, human rights, and administrative law.
- Undertake other responsibilities, as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
