Unpaid Legal Internship at UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), New York (Hybrid, 2 to 6 Months)

The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) is inviting applications for a Legal Intern (job opening 283759, level I-1) through the UN Careers portal. CTED supports the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee in assessing and promoting Member States' implementation of international counter-terrorism obligations. It conducts country assessments, identifies capacity-building needs and analyses emerging terrorism trends and threats.

The intern reports directly to, and works under the supervision of, the Section Chief.

• Legal and policy research on international counter-terrorism frameworks and Security Council resolutions
• Supporting the preparation of briefing notes, analytical reports and background papers
• Reviewing Member State legislation, policies and practices related to counter-terrorism implementation
• Monitoring emerging trends, threats and developments in terrorism and violent extremism
• Data collection, analysis and information management
• Supporting meetings, workshops and stakeholder consultations
• Drafting summaries of discussions, research findings and outreach activities
• Assisting coordination among UN entities, Member States and external partners
• Contributing to knowledge products and capacity-building initiatives, and other substantive research and administrative tasks

• The posting carries no nationality restriction. Candidates who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant visa status must obtain a G-4 visa, and are responsible for holding a valid visa and employment authorisation.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
• No professional work experience is required.
• Children, siblings, sons or daughters-in-law (including step-children, half-siblings or step-siblings) of an active UN Secretariat staff member cannot be engaged as interns.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Duration: 2 to 6 months, starting between 19 October 2026 and 15 January 2027.
• Location: New York, USA. Five days a week, hybrid (3 days in person and 2 days telecommuting within the duty station, at the supervisor's discretion). The internship is designed as full-time and in person; hybrid, remote or part-time arrangements may be considered on request by successful candidates.
• Pay: Unpaid. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations; travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

Interns may not apply for, or be appointed to, any position in the professional or higher categories within the UN Secretariat for six months after the internship ends.

Apply online through job opening 283759 on the UN Careers portal (the Apply button leads to the inspira system).

Closing time: 15 October 2026, 03:59 UTC, which is 14 October 2026, 11:59 pm New York time and 15 October 2026, 9:29 am IST. Apply by 14 October 2026 to be safe.

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