Public Information Intern

Work Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Expected duration

2-6 Months Desired start date :- September 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

UNRCPD is part of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Regional Centre assists countries in Asia and the Pacific in achieving their peace, security and disarmament goals by providing substantive support, coordinating activities at the subregional, regional and international levels, and facilitating information-sharing on global and regional disarmament initiatives.

In accordance with its mandate, UNRCPD supports Member States, upon request, in implementing international agreements aimed at preventing and combating the illicit flows of conventional arms, promoting dialogue and confidence-building on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, addressing peace and security challenges through the engagement of women and youth, and advancing peace and disarmament education. To support these efforts, the Regional Centre organizes seminars, workshops and training activities.

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 and Emerging Technologies Security Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, assigned tasks and the duration of the internship. Under the supervision of the assigned officer, the intern may undertake duties including, but not limited to, the following:

• Assist the Office with strategic communications and public outreach activities.
• Assist in preparing media and communication products for the Office's website and social media platforms.
• Assist in drafting and editing publications, including fact sheets, brochures, newsletters and donor updates.
• Assist in preparing presentations, outreach materials and visual content to support programme activities.
• Conduct background research and compile information related to disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation issues.
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, seminars and training activities, including providing logistical and administrative support as required.
• Assist in preparing meeting notes, briefing materials and other supporting documentation.
• Contribute ideas to support communication, outreach and design initiatives, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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. For the post advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Additional Information

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All past work experience, IT skills, language proficiency, and the contact details of three references must be included in the Personal History Profile. 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?)
• A list of IT skills and software applications in which you are proficient
• An explanation of why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
• An explanation of 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 experience, IT skills, language proficiency, and the contact details of three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a professional staff member to whom they are assigned. The intern 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.