The internship is for six months. This internship is UNPAID in person and full-time (35 hours per week), on the United Nations premise working arrangement from (New York, USA). This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate to part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote. A full-time internship is for an initial period of two months, and a part-time internship is for an initial four months. Internships may be extended up to a maximum of six months, depending on the needs of the Division. This position is located within the Security Sector Reform Unit (SSRU) in the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI), Department of Peace Operations (DPO), United Nations (UN) Secretariat. The Security Sector Reform (SSR) intern reports to the Team Leader for MENA and East Africa within the SSR Unit, and/or his delegate based in New York. This internship is UNPAID and is designed to be in person and full-time (35 hours per week). It can be adapted for remote and/or part-time (20 hours per week) upon request. A full-time internship is for an initial period of two months and a part-time internship is for an initial of four months. Internships may be extended up to maximum six months depending on the needs of the Division. Within the delegated authority, the intern will be responsible for the following duties: Support country- and/or region-specific activities. Assist with the development of knowledge and guidance tools, including through literature reviews and research on good practices and lessons learned. Gather, research, analyze and present information from various sources. Assist with the drafting of various documents (e.g. minutes, briefing notes etc.); Assist with data and information management. Support the organization of meetings, including the annual meeting of senior SSR practitioners. Perform other duties as required.