Public Information - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Kathmandu, Nepal (in-person)

Expected Duration

• 6 months
• Desired start date: January 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support in one or more of UNRCPD’s key programmatic areas:
• • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Conventional Arms and Ammunition
  • Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education
  • Cross-Cutting Issues: Gender, Youth, Emerging Technologies Security
• Assist the Office with strategic communication and public outreach.
• Develop media products for web and social networking platforms.
• Contribute to content management and develop disarmament stories and information to increase awareness.
• Draft and edit publications, such as fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, and donor-related updates.
• Design and produce presentations and supporting materials to increase ODA’s visibility and outreach.
• Proactively suggest ideas for design projects to add value to the Office’s work.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
• Applicants with access to Adobe Photoshop and InDesign are highly desirable, though not required.

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• • Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
  • Enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
• No professional work experience is required, but the field of study should be closely related to the internship.

Languages

• 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 reviewed.
• Cover Note must include:
• • Degree Programme and graduation date
  • List of IT skills and programs you are proficient in
  • Explanation of why you are the best candidate for this internship
  • Explanation of your interest in the UN Internship Programme and working for UNRCPD
• Personal History Profile must include all past work experiences, IT skills, and contact details of three references.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted.
• Internship is UNPAID and full-time (35 hours/week).
• Interns report to the Director of UNRCPD and work under the supervision of a professional staff member.

Intern Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require a visa or work/employment authorization.
• Visa requirements should be discussed prior to accepting the internship offer.

Deadline : Nov 15, 2025