View Vacancy - Disarmament Intern (CHEG21.057)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
UKMIS (UK Mission to the United Nations)

Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.

The United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at the UN and is currently recruiting a Disarmament intern.

The internship as a whole will be a learning and development opportunity for the successful candidate, giving them a chance to experience life in a busy multilateral mission and to delve deep into the political and technical issues involved in disarmament negotiations. Continuous on-the-job training, guidance and feedback will be provided by the line manager and other team members. Internship objectives will be agreed between the intern and line manager at the start of the internship, with regular evaluations of progress.

The intern will be required to complete some mandatory online training courses, and will be encouraged to complete additional online training courses when work requirements allow. They will also have access to formal learning opportunities provided by the Diplomatic Academy.

As well as observing and reporting on debates and negotiations, shadowing experienced members of staff at meetings, and generally participating in the life of the Mission, the intern will have the opportunity to establish relationships with members of the disarmament community in Geneva and to talk to visiting officials from London about their work.

Main purpose of job:

To provide administrative and policy support to the Disarmament team; including attending and reporting from meetings of the Conference on Disarmament and other disarmament and arms control treaties, monitoring the academic and civil society debate.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Attending and reporting on meetings of the Conference on Disarmament, other major disarmament treaties and other events on disarmament, arms control and related issues.
  • Monitoring the disarmament debate in academic and NGO publications and online, bringing interesting and relevant contributions to the attention of the team and carrying out small research projects on relevant issues.
  • Providing general administrative and logistical support to the Disarmament team, including by monitoring the disarmament general inbox, organising side events, liaising with the Press and Public Affairs team on comms.    
  • Fluent written and spoken English  (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
  • Organisational skills, an open, co-operative attitude;
  • General interest in international relations, the multilateral system and / or disarmament issues are essential;
  • IT literacy.
  • Some academic or previous work experience of disarmament or related issues would be desirable, but not essential. Similarly, some level of French would be helpful, but it is perfectly possible to do the job without it.
21 March 2021
Internship
Full-time, Intern
40
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Switzerland
UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva
International Organisation Delegation
1
CHF
1,450 CHF
10 May 2021

All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland. Applicants must hold a full passport valid for at least 18  months for any EU / Schengen country.

EU and EFTA nationals do not require visa sponsorship along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore, United Kingdom, Vatican.

The UK Mission will offer the intern a monthly training allowance of 1,450 CHF. Please note that interns will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs and are subject to Swiss taxes. This internship will be for a period of 6 months.

The cost of a monthly travel card within Geneva will be reimbursed as will the cost of travel insurance up to the value of £250 for the duration of internship.

The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful security clearance.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to meet any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation.

Information due to COVID-19:

  • You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
  • Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
  • Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment  levels  please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.