Overview

Provides support to Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programmes and community violence reduction in peacekeeping operations.

Tasks Summary

• Assistance in drafting and/or reviewing Briefing Notes, reports, and other internal documents
• Conduct research on current DDR developments in assigned countries
• Support the Inter-Agency Working Group on DDR
• Assist in developing and disseminating communication and public information material
• Upkeep fact sheets and information repositories on peacekeeping missions
• Attend conferences and meetings and provide briefings
• Assist in administrative work of the DDR Section
• Perform other duties as requested

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• OR enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Field of study closely related to the internship
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language

Contract Duration: 3-6 months

Work Modality: Hybrid mode with four days in office and one day remote work

Remuneration: UNPAID