Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in NY
The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in NY is currently offering a full-time internship for a duration of 6 months with the possibility to extend for another 6 months (total of 12 months), starting on 1 August 2026. The remuneration for this position is USD 3,600 per month (gross salary).
As an intern, you will gather firsthand working experience at the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations. You will work closely with our diplomatic staff and gain valuable insights into the workings and dynamics of the organization and member states, while working at one of the largest Swiss representations abroad. You will be in regular exchange with UN officials and foreign diplomats, academia and civil society organizations, and provide support to the Mission staff on specific thematic files. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is flexible, resilient, can work under pressure, and thinks in an interconnected and strategic way.
The candidate's tasks will include:
▪ Collecting information, preparing political analyses and drafting meeting reports in areas linked to peace and security
▪ Representing the Permanent Mission of Switzerland at formal and informal meetings of the UN, other Missions and NGOs
▪ Contributing to the drafting of formal Swiss statements or communication elements (including for social media)
▪ Supporting the organization of events and meetings by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland
▪ Performing administrative support tasks as required
Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role: Other
Monthly salary: USD 3500 - USD 4500
Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
Will manage other people: No
Job type: Internship
General Qualifications:
The candidate should possess the following general qualifications:
▪ A relevant, completed bachelor's or master's degree, or enrollment in a master's program.
▪ Strong interest and knowledge of current political and geopolitical affairs and Swiss foreign policy
▪ Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and topics
▪ Strong writing and analytical skills
▪ Strong social and networking skills, enjoys and values intercultural exchanges
▪ Excellent communication skills
▪ High trustworthiness and reliability
▪ Prior experience in the field of peace and security as well as familiarity with the work of the UN, particularly of the Security Council, is an advantage
Requirements:
In order to qualify for an internship, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
▪ Be of Swiss nationality or foreign nationals with existing residency and work permit in Switzerland for the entire period of employment
▪ Possess excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
▪ Speak and write French, German or Italian fluently, with passive (intermediate) knowledge of at least one other official language
▪ Have graduated (bachelor or master) not more than one year before beginning the internship
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