Internships at the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York Job at Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in NY, New York, NY

  • Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in NY
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in NY

The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York is currently offering several full-time internships for a duration of 6 months with the possibility to extend for another 6 months (total of 12 months), starting on February 1, 2027. The remuneration for these positions 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 invaluable insights into the workings and dynamics of the United Nations Organization and member states, while working at one of the largest Swiss representations abroad. You will be in regular exchange with UN and foreign diplomats, academia and civil society organizations and provide support to the Mission's staff on specific thematic files. 

 

Tasks:

▪ Gathering information, drafting reports and background notes, and supporting expert diplomats with negotiations on various thematic items 

▪ 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 interventions 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

 

There is one position available per work area:

▪ Peace and Security

▪ Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs (SDH)

▪ Human Rights

▪ Legal Affairs



Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role: Other

Gross monthly salary: USD 3500 - USD 4500

Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Will manage other people: No

Job type: Internship



We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is flexible, resilient, can work under pressure, and is capable of interconnected thinking. Interns at the Permanent Mission of Switzerland will undertake the following tasks and are expected to possess the following general qualifications: 

▪ University degree, preferably in the field of international relations, development studies or law 

▪ Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and topics 

▪ Strong writing and analytical skills 

▪ High trustworthiness and reliability 

▪ Strong interest and knowledge of current political and geopolitical affairs and Swiss foreign policy 

▪ Strong social skills, networking skills, enjoyment of intercultural exchanges 

▪ Excellent communication skills 

▪ Strong organizational skills 

▪ Familiarity with the work of the UN is an advantage

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Internship, Flexible hours

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