2026 Secretary-General's Office Internship - Sweden

2026 Secretary-General's Office Internship - Sweden | IDEA - International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance

2026 Secretary-General's Office Internship - Sweden

IDEA - International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance Remote | Stockholm Both national and international Internship level Speaks English, French, Spanish

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

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Summary by Impactpool

The Secretary-General's Office Internship at International IDEA offers students the opportunity to gain experience in democracy, external relations, and diplomacy within an intergovernmental organization. Interns will support the development of relations with Member States, assist in institutional fundraising, and enhance the organization's visibility. Responsibilities include conducting desk research, drafting communications materials, and coordinating events. This full-time internship runs from August 2026 to January 2027 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Candidate Requirements:

Currently studying or recently graduated in Political Science, International Relations, or related field

Excellent written and oral English skills

Passion for democracy and international affairs

Strong communications and writing skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage and structure information

Good interpersonal and cooperation skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Context

  International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization (IGO) with 35 Member States and an explicit mandate to support sustainable democracy worldwide.

International IDEA develops evidence-based knowledge on democracy and supports the implementation of that knowledge in country- and region-specific projects. The Institute is the only IGO solely dedicated to supporting democracy worldwide with a permanent UN Observer status. The Institute leverages its unique role as a democracy IGO to convene multilateral and national actors, democracy defenders and civil society to engage in collective global action to champion, defend and advance democracy around the world.

Internship Activities

As part of the role, the intern supports the Secretary-General's Office (SGO) in developing relations with Member States and other key stakeholders, strengthening institutional fundraising, and increasing International IDEA’s visibility. The internship is a chance to gain valuable experience in working with democracy, external relations, and diplomacy in an intergovernmental setting. More specifically, the intern, under the guidance of the mentor and other staff members of the SGO, will be responsible for conducting desk research on topics related to democracy, democracy support, and development policy, including compiling and drafting materials to support the Secretary-General’s international travel. They will also draft communications materials for the SGO, the International IDEA website, the internal communications platform(s), and social media channels.

The intern will work with the SGO to develop and strengthen relations with Member States and partner organizations, assist with the preparation of (internal and external) meetings and events, and assist with minute-taking, logistical support, and follow-up on the

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