Climate, Peace and Security Intern

Work LocationFlexible (hybrid, all remote, or in-person) Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe duration of the internship is for six (6) months. The internship is UNPAID and may be either full-time or part-time. It should be noted that full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week, while part-time internship working hours are 20 hours per week. The internship will be undertaken either remotely outside the duty station or in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premise, New York, United States. This position is located in the Partnerships/Climate Peace and Security Team, in the Policy and Best Practices Service (PBPS), Division of Policy, Evaluation and Training (DEPT) in the Department of Peace Operations (DPO). The intern will support work on climate, peace and security. The Policy, Evaluation and Training Division (DPET) is mandated to develop and disseminate the policy and doctrine guiding the work of Peacekeeping Operations. In addition, the division has the responsibility to evaluate, at the request of the heads of the departments, how those policies are being applied, gather lessons learned and best practices, and use that information to guide the development, coordination and delivery of standardized training, so as to complete the learning cycle. DPET is also responsible for developing and maintaining strategic cooperation with various UN and external partners. The Policy and Best Practices Service (PBPS) is part of (DPET) of the Department of Peace Operations and it provides support to DPO. The core function of PBPS is to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations through the exchange of good practices between missions, the development of guidance material that reflects lessons learned, and thematic policy support in selected areas. PBPS also leads several reform processes. Responsibilities of this internship will encompass many aspects of the Policy and Best Practices Service's (PBPS) work in relation to climate, peace and security. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Assist in data collection and extraction, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and information management. • Assist in the tracking and review of various policies, papers and other documents/materials as they relate to climate, peace and security. • Assist in monitoring development on climate, peace and security in the UN Security Council and other relevant UN bodies. • Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles and other materials related to the work of the Partnership/Climate Peace and Security team. • Attend and taking notes at conferences and meetings. • Assist in servicing conferences and meetings. • Assist in maintaining/managing databases. • Assist in editing and content creation for learning products. • Assist in the development of strategic communication, presentations and visualizations. • Proofreading/copyediting of team document, including translation if relevant. • Preform other duties as required. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Experience in research, drafting reports, and preparing, editing, and/or translating policy documents and communication products is desirable. Familiarity with supporting or conducting climate, peace and security related work or research (including as a part of higher-education) is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an advantage. Additional InformationThe 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. Have you completed a UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity as well as concrete dates? Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses? Please indicate if you will plan on undertaking the internship remotely. 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. Do you have a family member(s) currently working in the UN Common System (UNCS)? If yes, please include the type of family member, first name, last name, date of birth, nationality, what UNCS the person works for, and if the person is an active or inactive staff member. 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. Intern Specific textInterns 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 country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE 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.