Political Affairs Intern

United Nations - UN •Office for Disarmament Affairs

Kathmandu, Nepal

Internship Closes 03 Aug 2026 8 days left

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Overview

The Political Affairs Intern will provide support in one or more of UNRCPD's key programmatic areas, including Weapons of Mass Destruction, Conventional Arms and Ammunition, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education, and Cross-cutting Issues. The role involves assisting with research, document preparation, and event servicing.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in drafting and preparing official documents.
Conducting document, legal and internet research.
Assisting in the preparation and servicing of conferences, workshops and meetings.
Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of web content and other communication materials.

Required Experience

APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAMME.

Qualifications

a) be enrolled in, or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or b) be enrolled in, or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent). Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme.

Other Details

Languages Required

Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme.

Languages Preferred

Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.

Contract Duration

2-6 months

Work Modality

in person

Remuneration

This internship is unpaid. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

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