Join the UN: Assistant Position in Counter-Terrorism—Flexible Hybrid Work Options!

Join the UN: Assistant Position in Counter-Terrorism—Flexible Hybrid Work Options!

• Job Opening ID: 257656
• Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
• Job Family : Programme Management
• Category and Level : Internship, I-1
• Duty Station : NEW YORK
• Department/Office : Office of Counter-Terrorism
• Deadline : May 16, 2025

Exciting job vacancy! The UN’s Office of Counter-Terrorism is seeking an Assistant. Enjoy hybrid work options—remote or in-person. Contribute to global security efforts and apply today to make an impact. The intern is expected to perform various activities, and will work in areas of programme management and policy matters related to preventing and countering violent extremism conducive to terrorism,

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Responsibilities

• Using relevant computer software, creates designs in appropriate format for promotional and other material, e.g. PowerPoint presentations, presentational materials, announcements, etc.; ensures that photos, graphics, etc. are appropriate and conform to UN standards.
• Attend meetings as assigned and produce reports thereof;
• Support the organization of desk-to-desk meetings with regional actors, civil society actors, Member States, regional organizations and other entities.
• Conduct research, assist in data collection and conduct research and provide analysis on relevant topics.
• Assist in situation monitoring, actively scanning and assessing elements of a situation to gain information or maintain an accurate understanding of it.
• Provide assistance during conferences.
• Assist in maintaining databases.
• Support the review of key reports and publications.
• Fulfill other duties as required.

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Requirements

Education

• 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:
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
• 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; 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.
• 1 Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• 2 Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
• Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Languages

• English and Portuguese 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 Secretariat.