Position description
Work Location
- In person at the UNDRR New York Liaison Office
- Possibility of partial remote work
Expected Duration
- 6 months, full-time
- Desirable dates: 12 January to 11 July 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
- Background:
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- UNDRR is the UN system’s focal point for disaster risk reduction, guiding, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on progress under the Sendai Framework 2015–2030
- Supports regional and national implementation and works with UN Member States, civil society, private sector, parliamentarians, and scientific communities
- The New York Liaison Office integrates disaster risk reduction into intergovernmental deliberations and UN Headquarters policy decisions
- Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting and preparing background documents, reports, issue briefs, talking points, articles, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.
- Support organization of intergovernmental meetings, conferences, and side events; provide substantive, logistical, and administrative support in virtual and hybrid formats
- Collect and systematize information on disaster risk reduction practices and sustainable development issues; prepare briefings based on research and analysis
- Support outreach, research, and analysis on current disaster risk reduction and sustainable development issues relevant to intergovernmental processes
- Provide support for policy development, including review and analysis of emerging issues and trends related to disaster risk reduction, climate change, and sustainable development
- Assist in maintaining databases, websites, and mailing lists
Qualifications / Special Skills
- Must meet one of the following criteria:
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- Enrolled in or completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher)
- Enrolled in or completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent)
- Field of study should be closely related to the internship
- Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter
- Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, demonstrating understanding and tolerance
- Applicants are not required to have professional work experience
Languages
- Fluency in English is required
- Knowledge of an additional UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is desirable
Additional Information
- Only successful candidates will be contacted due to high volume of applications
Intern Specific Text
- Internship is unpaid
- Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions
- Interns not citizens or permanent residents of the internship country may need appropriate visa and work/employment authorization
- Successful candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship offer
Application instructions
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