Work Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Expected duration

Expected duration :- 6 months Desired start date :- January 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

UNRCPD is part of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and located in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Regional Centre assists countries in Asia and the Pacific in achieving their peace, security and disarmament goals, through provision of substantive support, coordination of activities at sub-regional, regional and international levels, and information sharing on global and regional activities. According to its mandate, UNRCPD provides countries of the region, on request, aid and support for implementation of international agreements aimed preventing and combating illegal flows of conventional arms, promoting dialogue and confidence-building on global and regional issues related to arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, addressing challenges to peace and security through engaging women and youth and promoting peace and disarmament education. To this end, the Regional Centre organizes seminars, workshops and trainings. In this regard, the intern will provide support in one or more of UNRCPD's key programmatic areas: 1. Weapons of Mass Destruction 2. Conventional Arms and Ammunition 3. Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education 4. Cross Cutting Issues- Gender, Youth, Emerging Technologies Security Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office, as well as the internship period. Interns shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to: • Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents • Document, legal and internet research • Assistance during conferences and meetings • Working on web-presentation This internship is unpaid and is designed to be full-time and in-person at the Kathmandu duty station. The manager may allow part-time, remote, or hybrid internships at the request of the successful candidate. The intern, under the supervision of a primary supervisor, shall be assigned to the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) and must adhere to the established official working hours of five days per week with a one-hour lunch break. The intern will support the Regional Centre's Public Information efforts as part of the communications team under the supervision of the Deputy Director of UNRCPD.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 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 ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAMME. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 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. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: • Degree Programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied) • Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) • List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme and working for UNRCPD In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills and contact details of three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. *The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a professional staff member in the Centre to whom they are assigned. The incumbent reports to the Director of UNRCPD.

Intern Specific text

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.