UNOPS · 2 hours ago
Programme Management Intern (Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism)
New York, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternUNOPS is seeking a Programme Management Intern to support the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism's Global Programme on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism. The intern will assist in research, project documentation, and policy inputs to strengthen global efforts in preventing violent extremism and promoting human rights.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to substantive research and analysis of issues related to the programme and support the preparation of project documentation, technical inputs, visibility materials, reports, briefing papers, talking points, background notes, speeches, webstories
Participate in meetings, as appropriate, and draft the respective notes, summaries and reports
Keep abreast of the latest trends and monitor events and developments on issues related to preventing and countering violent extremism in areas such as strategic communications, youth engagement and empowerment, policy assistance, gender,and human rights. Related subject areas include the intersection of violent extremism with gaming, artificial intelligence, and mental health, and climate security
Process and organize relevant information and data, categorizing the information by its relevance to the Programme as well as inputting into various UNOCT databases
Provide assistance in tasks related to organizing fact-finding missions, training courses, workshops, round-table meetings, conferences, events, etc. to enhance capacities and policies in Member States
Perform other related tasks, as required
Qualification
Required
The applicant should be currently enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship
Preferred
While no prior work experience is required, introductory experience in project research, coordination, management, support or administration is desired
Familiarity with the work of the United Nations Organization, its mandate and main areas of focus, is an asset
Computer literacy with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/ or Google Suite is an asset
Company
UNOPS
UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian and development solutions.
Founded in 1995Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, DNK
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alistair Somerville
Senior Officer, Partnerships and Liaison Group
Cordula Ungerank
Partnerships Specialist
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