Disarmament intern (CHEG23.279)

Who are we?

The UK Mission to the United Nations (UN) & World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at the international organisations in Geneva. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us for an internship within the Disarmament team.

Main purpose of job:

Successful candidate will 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.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
• General interest in international relations, the multilateral system and / or disarmament issues is a must;
• Currently enrolled or recent graduate;
• Experience in research obtained within the studies or within prior work / internship experience;
• Very good reporting skills;
• A good team player, with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of people in a professional context;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• An open, co-operative attitude;
• IT literacy.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Some academic or previous work experience of disarmament or related issues;
• Some level of French would be helpful, but it is perfectly possible to do the job without it.

Required behaviours

Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline

7 June 2023

Grade

Internship

Type of Position

Fixed Term

Working hours per week

40

Duration of Post

11 months

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Switzerland

Location (City)

UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva

Type of Post

International Organisation Delegation

Number of vacancies

1

Start Date

14 August 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland.

United Kingdom, European Union 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 and 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 11 months.

Where applicable, we encourage successful applicants (if from Europe or the UK) to obtain an Insurance Card (EHIC or GHIC) prior to entering Switzerland.

The Mission offers a contribution to the payment of travel insurance for the duration of internship, in place of Private Swiss Health Insurance that includes health & accident cover for all interns.

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

Additional information

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.

Interviews will be held remotely (TEAMS)

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

*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.