The UN Office of Geneva calls application for internship in Political Affairs at the Office for Disarmament Affairs. Successful applicants could work in one or more of several different areas which fall under the Branch’s activities: the Conference on Disarmament, the Anti-Personnel Landmine Convention (APLC), the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), and the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW). The internship is unpaid and full-time for a maximum period of six months.

Responsibilities

The intern will be doing the following duties

• Providing assistance in drafting and preparing official documents, press releases, and statements.
• Similarly, providing assistance in maintaining records and datasets.
• Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings.
• Conducting research, including document, legal and internet searches.
• Providing assistance during conferences as well as working on web presentations and social media presence;
• Furthermore, fulfilling other duties as necessary.

Educational Requirements

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, much commence the internship within a one year period of graduation from an academic program. However, applicants who are unable to commence the internship within one year of graduation shall not be accepted.

Other Requirements

• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, especially in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation, and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Furthermore, should have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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Candidates must apply online. Interested applicants must submit an online application and Cover Note which must include

• Title of degree that candidate is currently pursuing
• Graduation Date (when s/he will be graduating from the program)
• List the IT skills and programs that candidate is proficient in
• In addition to that, an explanation of why s/he is the best candidate for this role. Similarly, an explanation of their interest in the United Nations.

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