Internship – Economic and Environmental Dimension

About the Position

Internship – Economic and Environmental Dimension

The OSCE – the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – is the world’s largest regional security organization. The OSCE works for stability, peace, and security for more than a billion people, through political dialogue and practical work to build and sustain peace and stability. The OSCE Secretariat is looking for qualified candidates to carry out internships for 2–6-month periods in the programmatic areas within the Economic and Environmental Dimension.

Responsibilities

Interns will perform a variety of tasks, including:

• Drafting research papers, policy reports, concept papers, and other written materials such as briefing papers/memos/ talking points/speeches/documents/newsletters/presentations.
• Assisting in project management and implementation such as the preparation of project proposals/budgets, and compiling project progress reports for donors.
• Conducting thematic research, assisting with the revision of legal documents and with the preparation of legal opinions, assisting with media monitoring, or conducting surveys and/or financial analyses.
• Supporting communication-related events/outreach activities such as website updates, putting together booklets and leaflets, and creating audio-visual content for social media.
• Supporting the organization of events, meetings, regional workshops, press conferences, round-tables, and other conferences.
• Attending meetings of the OSCE decision-making and OSCE-related bodies, taking minutes, drafting official records, and writing reports.
• Supporting daily operational work in our administrative departments such as human resources, financial services, supply chain/travel management/procurement activities, information and communication technology.
• Assisting senior managers in preparing for trips, bi-lateral meetings, and country visits by compiling background documents, dealing with logistic arrangements, and communicating with a range of OSCE internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• You should not be older than 30 years on the deadline of this vacancy.
• You should have completed two years of full-time post-secondary education or graduated within two years prior to the deadline of this vacancy.
• You should have education in a relevant field, such as economics, environmental science, developmental studies, international development, finance, or similar fields.
• You should be professionally fluent in English, both oral and written, and have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely (interviews will be conducted).
• You should bring along high motivation, open-mindedness, and flexibility.
• You should be able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national, cultural, and religious backgrounds whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
• You should be aware of the importance of integrating a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
• You should be able to operate a computer, with familiarity of Microsoft Office applications (Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, word processing, and e-mail).

Nice to Have

• Previous work experience in a relevant field.
• Experience of working in a multilateral/multicultural environment.
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and analytical skills; research; drafting skills.
• Working knowledge of at least one other language from the OSCE region is an asset.

We Offer

• The chance to learn about the day-to-day working environment of the OSCE and about the Organization’s mandate.
• The opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain practical working experience in a multi-national environment.
• The chance to meet many professionals and benefit from their knowledge and mentorship.
• The opportunity to meet and link-up with like-minded young professionals.

About the Company

With 57 participating States in North America, Europe, and Asia, the OSCE is the world’s largest regional security organization. The OSCE works for stability, peace, and security for more than a billion people, through political dialogue and practical work to build and sustain peace and stability.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: SEC001012
• Contract Type: Intern
• Job Type: Intern
• Location: SEC - OSCE Secretariat, Vienna
• Additional Locations: SEC - OSCE Secretariat, Prague
• Issue Date: Jul 3, 2026
• Closing Date: Dec 31, 2026
• Employee Status: Short-Term
• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Field: Administration & Support

Please note that the OSCE does not provide remuneration to interns or reimbursement for their travel expenses for relocation to/from the duty station. However, the receiving office shall contribute towards the cost of living of international and national interns who are non-residents at the duty station.

If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply for this internship opportunity, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. Please mention your availability dates in the cover letter.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States and Partners for Co-operation, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer an internship with modified terms of reference or a different duration.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.