Published: 02 February 2024
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The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and related problems, particularly international security issues. The vision of UNIDIR is a stable and more secure world in which States and people are protected from threats of arms-related violence. The role of UNIDIR is to support Member States, the United Nations and policy and research communities in advancing ideas and actions that contribute to a more sustainable and peaceful world. UNIDIR is based in the Palais des Nations, Geneva.
UNIDIR’s Space Security Programme builds knowledge and awareness of the challenges and global security implications relating to the space domain. Our research builds capacity and trust in the international sphere and informs multilateral processes as they grapple with the complex technologies and issues at play in this important arena.
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the Graduate Professional or their sponsoring institutions.
A stipend is offered as a contribution to living expenses (Geneva-based, USD 1210/month). Successful candidates who already receive a stipend from another source, such as an educational institution, will have their stipend topped up to this amount.
Responsibilities
Within UNIDIR’s Space Security Programme, the Graduate Professional shall perform the following duties under the supervision of the Head of Programme:
Key Skills and Interests
Competencies
The Graduate Professional is to demonstrate the core values of the United Nations: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect for Diversity. In addition, in this role, the Graduate Professional will demonstrate the following competences:
Qualifications and Experience
Education
To qualify for a GPP with the United Nations Graduate and Professional Program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
At UNIDIR, preference will be given to applicants with post-graduate degree qualifications relevant to space security-related issues, for instance in the fields of international relations, political science, international law, and or international security.
Work Experience
Applicants:
Languages
How to apply
Please send us a cover letter and your CV in PDF format titled as SURNAME_Name_CV-CL to Ms Almudena Azcárate Ortega (E-Mail schreiben) and to E-Mail schreiben with “UNIDIR Space GPP Application” in the subject line. Deadline for submission of applications is 15 February 2024. Closing date is midnight Geneva time.
Please note
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*Applicants for the Graduate and Professional Program must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage to cover the full period of the GPP and provide a medical certificate of good health prior to the Graduate Professional’s commencement. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the Graduate Professional or costs arising from injury, illness or death that may occur during the Graduate and Professional Program.
UNIDIR promotes the core values of the United Nations: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity.