Political Affairs Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) seeks an intern for its Front Office in New York. UNODA supports the Secretary-General's responsibilities and implements mandates related to disarmament and international security. The Front Office provides strategic advice and organizational support to senior leadership on disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation issues.

Job Purpose

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience within the UNODA Front Office, supporting high-level disarmament affairs. The intern will contribute to the preparation of essential documents, provide organizational assistance for meetings and events, and support official missions. This role is crucial for the Front Office's ability to deliver strategic advice and facilitate the High Representative's engagements with Member States, UN entities, and civil society, thereby contributing to the UN's broader disarmament and security objectives.

Responsibilities

The intern will contribute to the preparation of background documents, talking points, speeches, summaries, and memoranda. Responsibilities include providing organizational support for meetings, conferences, and events, and preparing meeting reports. The role also involves offering substantive and organizational support for official missions, including itinerary planning and briefing preparation. Additionally, the intern will assist in developing communication products and policies for senior leadership, such as social media and web content, and will undertake other duties as required to support the Front Office's operations.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, applicants are expected to include all past work experiences in their online Personal History Profile.

Skills

Organizational support, meeting support, report preparation, substantive support, communication product development, policy development, research, writing.

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