Unpaid Political Affairs Internship at UN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC), Doha, Qatar or Remote (3 to 6 Months) [English and Arabic Fluency Required]

The United Nations Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC) is inviting applications for a Political Affairs Intern (job opening 285054, level I-1) through the UN Careers portal. The office's mandate derives from General Assembly resolution 51/77 and subsequent General Assembly and Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict. The SRSG-CAAC works 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.

The internship is located in the United Nations Analysis and Outreach Hub on Children and Armed Conflict in Doha. The intern reports to the Deputy Head of the Hub and works closely with the team on projects and initiatives related to the OSRSG-CAAC mandate.

• Research and reference searches on issues related to the children and armed conflict mandate, including political and security developments and humanitarian issues
• Participating in meetings with stakeholders and contributing to collaborative projects and initiatives
• Attending and taking notes at conferences and meetings, and assisting in servicing them
• Assisting in preparing and formatting communication materials such as presentations, newsletters, website content and social media posts
• Supporting outreach and visibility activities for advocacy campaigns
• Monitoring news articles, press releases and social media platforms and sharing relevant information with the team
• Assisting in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles and other materials
• Other duties, including administrative tasks as needed

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Be computer literate in standard software such as Microsoft Excel, MS Word and Teams or similar.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations, a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter, and the ability to interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is required for this position.
• No professional work experience is required.
• The posting carries no nationality restriction. 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 authorisation.

• Duration: 3 to 6 months. Desired start date: November 2026.
• Location: In person in Doha, Qatar, or remote, on a full-time basis (35 hours per week).
• Pay: 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.

Apply online through job opening 285054 on the UN Careers portal (the Apply button leads to the inspira system).

Closing time: 29 October 2026, 03:59 UTC, which is 28 October 2026, 11:59 pm New York time and 29 October 2026, 9:29 am IST. Apply by 28 October 2026 to be safe.

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