Disarmament Internship

Who are we?The UK Mission to the UN & WTO in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at many international organisations in Geneva and is recruiting a highly motivated Disarmament Intern. An excellent opportunity to support a busy Disarmament team at the heart of multilateral diplomacy. The UK Mission in Geneva prioritises dignity and respect at work. We value respect, inclusiveness, empowerment, teamwork and kindness.Main purpose of job:This internship is an opportunity to gain direct experience in providing policy, research, and administrative support to the Disarmament team at the UK Mission in Geneva. The internship combines meeting participation, analytical monitoring, and operational coordination.Roles and responsibilities: 1) Policy & Meeting Support (25%)Attend and report on meetings of the Conference on Disarmament and other major arms control treatiesDraft concise, accurate summaries highlighting key developments, positions, and outcomesSupport preparation for meetings and events on disarmament and related issues2) Research & Monitoring (25%)Monitor academic, NGO, and online discussions on disarmament and arms controlIdentify and summarise relevant insights for the teamDeliver short research tasks on emerging policy themes3) Administration & Operations (50%)Manage the team’s general inbox and triage enquiriesSupport logistics for meetings and side eventsCoordinate with the Press and Public Affairs team on communicationsProvide general administrative support to ensure smooth team deliveryDisarmament Intern (CHEG)Our Ideal Candidate shows: Professional proficiency written and spoken in English at a C1 level (aligned with the CEFR framework*)Masters Degree (completed or near completion) in Disarmament, Arms Control, International Relations, Political Science, War Studies, Security Studies, Conflict Resolution, International Law, AI Governance or a related field OR 2–3 years’ relevant professional experience.Demonstrable interest in international relations, multilateral systems, and/or disarmament issuesExperience or familiarity with work in think tanks, diplomatic settings, NGOs, or the private sectorAbility to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentOpen, cooperative attitude with the ability to work effectively in a teamConfident user of standard office tools ( MS Office) and ability to quickly adapt to new systemsNice to have:Some level of French would be helpfulNote: We only accept applications through our software. We do not accept Cvs. To apply please go to
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