Human Rights, Legal Affairs, and Sustainable Development Internship

The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York offers full-time internships for graduates in international affairs, diplomacy, human rights, international law, peace and security, and sustainable development. The internships start on 1 February 2027, run for six months with possible extension up to 12 months, and include a gross monthly salary of US$3,600. There are four work areas: Peace and Security; Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs; Human Rights; and Legal Affairs, with placements based in New York City and aligned to the applicant’s background and interests.

Financial remuneration (salary) and experience working with Swiss diplomatic staff and engaging with UN-related work; exposure to international diplomacy and policy processes.

Candidates must be Swiss citizens or reside in Switzerland with a valid Swiss residence and work permit covering the entire employment period, and must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the 18 months preceding the internship start date. Language requirements also apply.

Applications must be submitted by email as a single PDF attachment.