Legal Intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) supports the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee by assessing and promoting Member States' implementation of international counter-terrorism obligations. CTED conducts country assessments, identifies capacity-building needs, and analyzes emerging terrorism trends. This internship role is based in New York, USA, with a hybrid work arrangement.
Job Purpose
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the critical work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) within the UN Secretariat. The intern will support CTED's mandate by conducting legal and policy research on international counter-terrorism frameworks and Security Council resolutions. This role involves assisting in the preparation of analytical reports, reviewing Member State legislation, and monitoring emerging trends in terrorism and violent extremism. The intern will gain practical experience in information management, stakeholder coordination, and contributing to knowledge products and capacity-building initiatives, all under the guidance of a supervisor.
Responsibilities
The intern will conduct legal and policy research on international counter-terrorism frameworks and Security Council resolutions. Responsibilities include supporting the preparation of briefing notes, analytical reports, and background papers. The role involves reviewing Member State legislation, policies, and practices related to counter-terrorism implementation. Additionally, the intern will assist in monitoring emerging trends, threats, and developments in terrorism and violent extremism. Contributions will be made to data collection, analysis, and information management activities. The intern will also support the organization of meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations, and draft summaries of discussions and research findings. Coordination among UN entities, Member States, and external partners will be facilitated, alongside contributions to knowledge products and capacity-building initiatives.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for this internship program. However, prior training, education, or advanced coursework that can benefit the United Nations during the internship is beneficial.
Skills
Legal and policy research, analytical reporting, legislative review, data analysis, information management, meeting support, coordination, knowledge product development, capacity-building support, fluency in English, knowledge of an additional UN official language (advantageous).