Global Programme Intern: Counter-Terrorism & Policy Support

Sportanddev; Madrid; Presencial; Jornada completa

Descripción del empleo

This is an assignment for the United Nations Office of Counter‑Terrorism (UNOCT), specifically within its Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events and the Use of Sports and Its Values for Preventing Violent Extremism. This internship is UNPAID, full‑time (35 hours per week), and to perform duties in person at the office or telework (fully remote).

Job family: Programme Management

Duty station: Madrid

Department/Office: Office of Counter‑Terrorism

3‑6 months. Desired start date is 2 March 2026, or sooner.

Duties and responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the department to which he/she is assigned and the period during which he/she will undertake the internship. The intern is expected to perform various activities, and will work in areas of programme management and policy matters related to counter‑terrorism and prevention of violent extremism, including:

• Assist in drafting and preparing background documents, reports, issue briefs, talking points, articles, presentations etc.
• Attend and summarize conferences and meetings.
• Support organization of meetings and conferences, side events to strengthen strategic engagement with UN system partners.
• Assist in data collection and conduct research and provide analysis on relevant topics.
• Support the review of key publications.
• Assist in preparing training and learning events and other capacity building initiatives.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).

Moreover, applicants must:

• Be experienced with standard software applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point;
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the 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.

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. 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.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Fluency in French would be an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

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.