Political Affairs Intern at OSRSG-CAAC in Doha
Organizational Context
The Political Affairs Intern will be part of the United Nations Analysis and Outreach Hub on Children and Armed Conflict in Doha, Qatar. This office operates under the mandate of the SRSG-CAAC, focusing on strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflict, raising awareness, and fostering international cooperation. The intern will report to the Deputy Head of the Hub and support various projects.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide practical experience in political affairs within the UN system, specifically supporting the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (SRSG-CAAC). The intern will contribute to research, outreach, and communication efforts related to protecting children affected by armed conflict. This role offers an opportunity to gain exposure to international relations, humanitarian issues, and advocacy campaigns, supporting the Hub's mission to raise awareness and promote international cooperation for child protection in conflict zones. The position is unpaid and requires a commitment of 3-6 months.
Responsibilities
Conduct research and reference searches on political, security, and humanitarian issues relevant to children and armed conflict. Participate in stakeholder meetings and contribute to collaborative projects. Attend and document conferences and meetings. Assist in preparing and formatting communication materials, including presentations, newsletters, website content, and social media posts. Support outreach and visibility activities for advocacy campaigns. Monitor relevant news, press releases, and social media. Assist in servicing conferences and meetings. Prepare reports, concept papers, policy documents, and talking points. Perform administrative tasks as needed to support the team's objectives.
Work Experience
No professional work experience is required for this internship. However, candidates should demonstrate a keen interest in the UN's work and a commitment to its ideals. The ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds is also important.
Skills
Research and reference skills, meeting participation and note-taking, communication material preparation (presentations, newsletters, web content, social media), outreach and advocacy support, news and social media monitoring, report and document preparation, administrative support, computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Teams), cross-cultural communication, keen interest in UN work, commitment to UN ideals.