Graduate Professional Conventional Weapons
UNIDIR is an autonomous United Nations research institute for disarmament, arms control and international security. It currently operates AI-governance research and digital policy tools, including the AI Policy Portal and its Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security.
Investors
About United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
Established by the United Nations General Assembly, UNIDIR conducts independent research, convenes policy dialogue and develops transparency-oriented tools for Member States and other stakeholders. Its work spans disarmament and international security, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, science and technology, and weapons governance.
Skills
About the Role
You will conduct background research and analysis, support project activities and administration, communicate with project partners, and help plan meetings, workshops, conferences, and field missions. You will maintain records and support monitoring activities.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a graduate programme or graduation from a university degree within one year of programme commencement
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Research and presentation skills
- Ability to synthesize information into concise written briefs
- Project management or implementation skills
- Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Conduct background research and analysis
- Support programme administration
- Assist with planning and implementing meetings, workshops, conferences, and field missions
- Maintain records and support monitoring
- Communicate with project partners
- Perform related tasks as required