Political Affairs Internship at UN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC), Brussels, Belgium (Unpaid, 6 Months) [English and French Fluency Required]

The Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC) derives its mandate from General Assembly resolution 51/77 and subsequent General Assembly resolutions, as well as successive Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict. Its role is to strengthen the protection of children affected by armed conflict, raise awareness, promote the collection of information about the plight of children affected by war and foster international cooperation to improve their protection.

This is a Political Affairs Intern opening (Job Opening 285250, level I-1) under the UN Internship Programme. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member of the Office. The internship takes place in person at the OSRSG-CAAC Liaison Office - Europe in Brussels, Belgium.

• Expected duration: 6 months
• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• In person in Brussels, Belgium

• Conduct research and reference searches on issues related to the children and armed conflict mandate, including political and security developments and humanitarian issues
• Support monitoring and reporting on EU and Human Rights Council discussions, initiatives and processes relevant to the mandate
• Attend and take notes at conferences and meetings, and assist in servicing them
• Assist in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles and other materials
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Applicants must (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 degree or equivalent).
• Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Fluency in both English and French is required for this position; knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
• Professional work experience is not required.

The posting carries no nationality restriction; the eligibility criteria are academic and linguistic only. It states: "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." Selected Indian applicants must arrange their own visa for Belgium.

The internship is unpaid: 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. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Apply online through the official UN Careers vacancy page for Job Opening 285250. The posting closes on 19 October 2026 at 03:59 UTC, which is 9:29 am IST on 19 October 2026 (end of 18 October, New York time). Apply by 18 October 2026 to be safe.