Work Location

Flexible (Hybrid, all remote, or in-person)

Expected duration

3-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is for 3-6 months. This internship is UNPAID in person and full-time (35 hours per week), on the United Nations premise working arrangement from (New York, USA). This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate to part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote. A full-time internship is for an initial period of three months and a part-time internship is for an initial of four months. Internships may be extended up to maximum six months depending on the needs of the Division. This internship is located in the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. The Office has five main functions: (a) provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandates across the United Nations System; (b) enhance coordination and coherence across the 45 Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy; (c) strengthen the delivery of UN counter-terrorism capacity building assistance to Member States; (d) improve visibility, advocacy and resource mobilization for UN counterterrorism efforts; and (e) ensure that due priority is given to counter-terrorism across the UN System and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the UN Global Strategy. The overall aim of the Centre is to support Member States in the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy through capacity building. The internship is situated within Pillar I&IV of UNCCT, specifically within the Global Programme on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, which aims to enhance the capacity of Member States, UN entities, regional organisations, and civil society in areas such as strategic communications, youth engagement and empowerment, policy assistance, gender, and human rights. It also focuses on new and cutting-edge trends, such as gaming, climate, artificial intelligence and mental health. The intern will perform the following functions: – Design and develop visibility and communications materials, including power point presentations, infographics, data visualizations, brochures, posters, banners, invitations, flyers, and awareness and learning materials as needed. – Design communication materials for digital platforms, including social media and websites. – Draft press releases and web stories to bring visibility to events and initiatives. – Provide design and layout services, including rounds of revision and quality control, for official reports and publications. – Create graphically engaging reports, presentations and other materials. – Participate in organizing and/or setting up for special events as necessary. – Support the formatting and design of files and documents in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; and Microsoft package, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. – Collaborate with other members of the Office, including the communications team, to ensure synergy across departments and offices. – Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: Applicants at the time of application must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for. Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar; Proficient with design software such as Canva, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. Be proficient in standard office automation equipment, scanner, printer, etc.) Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter. 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.

Languages

English 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 UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations.

Additional Information

The 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. 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. 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. reviewed. 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 text

Interns 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 Fee

THE 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.