United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
CH-1211 Genève 2 / Genève
The company United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research currently has 2 open positions.
CH-1211 Genève 2 / Genève
The company United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research currently has 2 open positions.
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research , Geneva
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research , Geneva
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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 Conventional Arms and Ammunition (CAAP) is seeking one Graduate Professional to assist with research and to support the implementation of project activities primarily in the field of Weapons and Ammunition Management. The programme examines and promotes ideas and action to prevent or mitigate the negative impact of unregulated proliferation and misuse of conventional arms and ammunition and thus lay the foundations for peace, security, and sustainable development. In cooperation with partners across the United Nations system, States, regional organizations, and the international security expert community the programme undertakes action-oriented field research and convenes multi-stakeholder dialogues to deliver advisory support and practical tools to prevent, mitigate, and address the uncontrolled proliferation and misuse of conventional arms and ammunition. The programme’s research is contained in two pillars and an exploratory research cell, while an “on demand” advice, support, and capacity-building facility enables the sharing of practical advice and the delivery of capacity-building to effectively tackle uncontrolled conventional arms and ammunition proliferation, prevent armed conflict and armed violence. Thus, the programme structure is:
The selected candidate will primarily support the work of Research Pillar 1 on strengthening weapons and ammunition management and related activities in the Advice, Support and Capacity-Building Facility workstream.
Eligible Graduate Professionals will receive a modest monthly stipend (USD 605/month) to contribute to living expenses. Successful candidates who already receive a stipend from another source, such as an educational institution, will have their stipend topped up to this amount.
Within UNIDIR’s Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme, the Graduate Professional shall perform the following duties under the supervision of the Programme Head:
Competencies
The Graduate Professionals are to demonstrate the core values of the United Nations: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect for Diversity.
In addition, in this role, the Graduate Professionals will demonstrate the following competences:
Education
To qualify for 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 the Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme’s specific current needs, for instance in the fields of social or behavioral sciences (such as politics, international affairs, security studies peace and conflict studies), or international law.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, while demonstrated experience and/or interest in conventional arms control will be considered an asset.
Languages
For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of at least one other official UN language is desirable (knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset).
Please send us a cover letter and your CV in PDF format titled as SURNAME_Name_CV-CL to unidir.recruitment@un.org with “UNIDIR Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme GPP Application” in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 19 April 2024, midnight, Geneva time.
Send tounidir.recruitment@un.orgSubject lineUNIDIR Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme GPP ApplicationDue to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you move forward in the process, you may be contacted for further assessment. Incomplete and late applications will not be processed.
*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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.