Political Affairs/Electoral Analyst Intern – UN DPPA (Hybrid/Remote)
Organization: United Nations, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) Location: New York, USA (Flexible – Hybrid, Remote, or In-person) Job Type: Internship (Unpaid) Expected Duration: 2 to 6 months. The United Nations is seeking a motivated Political Affairs Intern to join the Electoral Assistance Division (EAD) within the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) in New York. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the UN’s mission of promoting peace and resolving conflicts. We particularly encourage qualified women to apply, as we are working to increase female participation in our workforce. The internship is initially for 2 months, with a possibility of extending up to 6 months. While the internship is designed to be full-time and in-person, flexible arrangements are possible, including part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote work.
The Role: Your Impact as an Electoral Analyst Intern
As an Electoral Analyst Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the work of the Electoral Assistance Division. We will assign you to the UN Headquarters, but we will consider a hybrid or remote setting based on your request. Your daily responsibilities will depend on your background, the nature of specific projects, and the internship duration.
Your responsibilities may include:
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Document Preparation: You will assist in drafting and preparing official documents and correspondence, such as background papers, talking points, briefing materials, and speeches.
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Meeting Support: In addition, you will attend and take notes during trainings, conferences, and meetings, and help with their logistical preparations.
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Research & Analysis: To be specific, you will conduct research and media analysis, gather and update country-specific information, and assist with the EAD’s institutional memory database.
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Data & Reporting: Furthermore, you will help create dashboards and reports, perform ad-hoc data analysis, and present results clearly.
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Other Duties: Finally, you will perform other related duties as required.
Remote Political Affairs Intern
Who We’re Looking For: Qualifications and Skills
To qualify for this UN internship, you must be a student in the final year of your first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), a Master’s or Ph.D. program, or have recently completed one of these programs. You do not need professional work experience.
We are looking for someone with:
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Language Skills: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
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Technical Skills: You should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
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Mission Alignment: You must demonstrate an interest in the United Nations Internship Programme and, specifically, in elections and electoral assistance.
FAQs for Political Affairs Intern
Q: Is this a paid internship? A: No, this is an unpaid internship. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
Q: What is the work location and schedule? A: The position is based in New York, USA, but offers flexible work arrangements, including hybrid, remote, or in-person work. You can work either full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week).
Q: What is the internship duration? A: The internship is for an initial period of 2 months, with a possibility of extension up to 6 months.
Q: What are the education requirements? A: You must be in the final year of a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program, or have completed one of these degrees.