Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: Le Grand-Saconnex , Geneva
Who are we? The UK Mission to the United Nations in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at many international organisations and is now looking for a Disarmament Intern as part of its Disarmament delegation. The UK Mission in Geneva prioritises dignity and respect at work. We value respect, inclusiveness, empowerment, teamwork and kindness. Disarmament Intern ( Main purpose of job: Our 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, as well as 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, assisting side events, liaising with the Press and Public Affairs team on comms. Our Ideal Candidate shows: Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages); Minimum undergraduate degree in a relevant field; Strong interest in international relations, the multilateral system and international security are essential; Experience in research, admin, and reporting; Excellent organisational skills; An open, co-operative attitude; IT literacy. Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Nice to have: Some academic or previous work experience in international security or other areas of multilateral diplomacy; French language skills. Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together Application deadline 26 May 2025 Grade Internship Type of Position Full-time, Intern Working hours per week 40 Region Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Country/Territory Switzerland Location (City) UK Permanent Representation to the Conference on Disarmament, Geneva Type of Post UK Delegation Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency CHF Type of Salary monthly Stipend / Allowance 1,450 Start Date 1 September 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment 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. All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland. Applicants that have the right to live and work in Geneva and dont require a visa sponsorship are: Nationals from United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA, along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican these applicants are eligible to live and work in Switzerland as long as holding a full passport valid for at least 12 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. Learning & Development: The UK Mission Geneva attaches great importance to the learning and development of its staff, with both formal and informal training and development opportunities available for all employees, in line with a personalised development plan. This learning and development offer is facilitated by the Missions L&D Committee, and supported by the L&D Champion. 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 available on the intranet, as well as other sources of training offered to the wider Mission.