Political Affairs Intern

Position description

The intern is required to work the equivalent of a minimum of at least two months on a full-time basis in order to receive recognition of service as an intern. An internship must be completed within a six-month period. The preferred duration for this internship with UNSCOL is three months subject to extension for up to 6 months.

Duties and Responsibilities
This internship is positioned in the Political Unit, Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, located in Beirut (Yarze), Lebanon. The intern reports directly to the Chief, Political Unit and liaises closely with members of UNSCOL’s Political and other substantive units. The intern will provide support to the activities of the Political Unit, according to a work plan and delivery schedule. This will include, but will not be limited to the following elements:

• Conduct research and compile information on selected issues relevant to Lebanon and the Middle East region.
• Assist in the drafting of geographical and thematic fact sheets.
• Assist in the drafting of daily reports on incidents in Lebanon and help maintain the Unit’s data collection on security trends.
• Assist in the compilation of presentations, papers and other documents as required.
• Assist in the monitoring of local, regional and international media, including social media.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of events and outreach activities.
• Attend conferences, workshops and other relevant public events as an observer and report back to UNSCOL.
• Translate media items and other documents from Arabic to English or English to Arabic.
• Support in archiving and other administrative functions.
• Perform any other duties as requested.

Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. (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;
2. Be computer literate in standard software applications; basic database management skills;
3. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
4. Have internet communication, searching, and social media skills;
5. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes tolerance to different opinions and views.

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French would be an asset.

Additional Information
A completed online application consisting of a Cover Note and Personal History Profile is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:

• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
• Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
• List your top three areas of interest
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship programme.

Interns may not apply for or be appointed to any position in the Professional and higher categories or at the FS-6 and FS-7 levels in the Field Service category during the period of their internship and the six months immediately following the expiration date thereof.

A person who is the child, stepchild, sibling, and step-sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.

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 APPLICANTS019 BANK ACCOUNTS.

Application instructions

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