Policy Intern

About the role

The United Nations Youth Office is seeking a Policy Intern to support the implementation of the Youth2030 strategy and the UN Youth Townhall event. The six‑month, full‑time internship is based at UN Headquarters in New York and offers exposure to system‑wide youth coordination and policy work.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research on youth policies, programmes, and youth‑led solutions.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and dissemination to support knowledge sharing.
• Map and collate tools and resources, contributing to the development of a youth‑agenda toolkit.
• Identify, compile, and draft case studies and best‑practice examples for global showcases.
• Support the organization of youth‑focused events, conferences, workshops, and high‑level meetings.
• Prepare briefs, talking points, speeches, and concise analyses on relevant developments.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or having completed the final year of a bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. programme, with a field of study related to youth policy or international affairs.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
• Proficiency in standard software applications, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other analytical tools.
• Interest or experience in youth engagement, sustainable development, human rights, peace and security, or humanitarian action is an asset.

Required skills

• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Excel
• Analytical tools