Graduate Professional Security and Technology Programme
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.
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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.
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About the Role
You will support the Science, Technology and Innovation Workstream by helping develop and disseminate research outputs, organize events, draft programme materials, conduct outreach, and provide coordination and administrative support. You will attend meetings and conferences, prepare briefings, and complete other duties assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a graduate programme or have graduated with a second university degree within the past year
- Have research and analytical skills
- Have writing and editing skills
- Have project management, time management, organization and coordination skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Be computer literate in standard software applications
- Demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English
- Demonstrate interest in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, international peace and security, disarmament and the United Nations
- Demonstrate the ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds
- Provide valid medical insurance coverage and a medical certificate of good health before commencement
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development, delivery and dissemination of research outputs for the Science, Technology and Innovation Workstream
- Assist with organizing meetings, seminars and workshops
- Draft official documents and other programme materials
- Assist with outreach and partnership activities
- Attend conferences and meetings and provide verbal and written briefings
- Contribute to administrative, communication and coordination tasks
- Perform other duties requested by the supervisor