Published: 05 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 is looking for an intern to assist with research, reporting and outreach on issues related to the Youth, Peace and Security agenda.
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; remote, USD 605/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
The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:
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 peace and security issues, for instance in the fields of international relations, political science, social sciences, international law, and gender studies.
Previous experience and engagement on youth-related issues and/or the YPS agenda is an asset.
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 E-Mail schreiben with “UNIDIR GPP YPS Application” in the subject line. Deadline for submission of applications is 26 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 Professional Programme 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 Professional Programme.
UNIDIR promotes the core values of the United Nations: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.