Graduate Professional- Gender and Disarmament programme (x2)

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Internship
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: $1,331 USD / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 31/01/2026
  • Location: Remote (global)
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Peace and Security Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Background

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. UNIDIR’s vision is a stable and more secure world in which States and people are protected from threats of arms-related violence. UNIDIR’s role 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 Integrated Approaches – Gender and Disarmament programme is looking for two Graduate Professionals to assist with research and to support the implementation of programme activities. The programme’s overall objectives are to generate policy-relevant knowledge and to provide multilateral practitioners with practical tools to apply a gender perspective to the substance of their work. The programme also aims to support youth engagement across all areas of arms control and disarmament.

One position is based in Geneva, while the other is remote, please indicate in your application your preferred location. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the Graduate Professional or their sponsoring institutions.


Responsibilities

Within UNIDIR’s Integrated Approaches – Gender and Disarmament programme, the Graduate Professional shall perform the following duties under the supervision of the Head of Programme:

  • Background research;
  • Assisting in the planning and implementation of programme activities (e.g. meetings, workshops, conferences, field missions);
  • Contributing to day-to-day tasks, including communication, coordination and administrative matters;
  • Performing other tasks, as required by programme staff.

Qualifications and experience

To qualify for the United Nations Graduate Professional Programme (GPP), applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
  • Have graduated with a university degree (second university degree, as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the graduate professional programme within a one-year period of graduation.
  • Are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, while demonstrated experience/interest in conventional arms control will be considered an asset;
  • Shall be computer literate in standard software applications, including Microsoft Office and graphic design tools (e.g. InDesign);
  • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
  • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views
  • For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

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