JOBS AND FELLOWSHIPS
- Contribute to UNIDIR’s mission
- Support the development and implementation of research on longstanding and emerging issues relevant to disarmament and international security;
- Contribute to the intellectual life of UNIDIR and the Institute’s global reach and impact;
- Foster an interdisciplinary global research community in disarmament and international security.
- Hold at least a Master’s degree, a Ph.D. is desirable;
- Have at least 5 years of research experience, with proven records and publications;
- Engaged in research relevant to UNIDIR’s programmes and research priorities.
- A cover letter outlining the candidate’s area of research focus and relevance;
- A CV;
- A sample of recent writing.
- Contribute to the disarmament and international security research field, including with respect to the Secretary-General’s Agenda for Disarmament and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
- Engage diverse research partners and perspectives on longstanding and emerging issues;
- Increase UNIDIR’s research capacity, global reach and impact;
- Keep UNIDIR research abreast of new and emerging scholarship on disarmament and international security; and
- Foster an interdisciplinary global research community in disarmament and international security.
- Office space at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). UNOG is housed in the Palais des Nations, an outstanding testimony to twentieth century architecture, situated in a beautiful park in Geneva overlooking Lake Geneva, with a splendid view of the Alps and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc;
- A per diem to support daily expenses in Geneva, including accommodation; and
- Economy travel to and from Geneva on the first arrival and final departure.
- Holder of at least a Master’s degree – a Ph.D. is desirable;
- Holder of a faculty or research position at another institution;
- Have at least 5 years of research experience, with proven records and publications; and
- Engaged in research relevant to UNIDIR’s programmes and research priorities.
- Flexibility and the ability to work under deadlines;
- Creative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking;
- Impact and result driven; and
- Great team player with strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- A cover letter outlining the candidate’s area of research focus and relevance;
- A CV;
- A list of recent publications;
- An example of a recent publication; and
- Name and contact details of three references.
Non-resident fellows
Location: Global Department: UNIDIR Type: Non-residentUNIDIR appoints a number of non-resident Fellows annually to:
Non-resident fellows may submit research for publication by UNIDIR and/or participate in UNIDIR public and private events and activities.
UNIDIR will provide travel support and a daily stipend for non-resident fellows to make one visit annually to the Institute in Geneva for a duration of up to 5 working days.
Interested applicants must have demonstrated authoritative expertise in areas relevant to UNIDIR’s mandate, research programmes and activities. Commitment to UNIDIR’s mission and principles is required. UNIDIR encourages diversity.
Required qualifications and experience include
Application process
Applicants should submit to unidir@un.org:
A letter from the UNIDIR Director informing candidates of their appointment to non-resident fellows will note that the candidates are not employees of the UN or UNIDIR. Any requests to represent UNIDIR, participate in events as a UNIDIR non-resident fellow or speak on behalf of the Institute should be consulted in advance with the Director of UNIDIR.
Visiting Researcher Programme
Location: Geneva, Switzerland Department: UNIDIR Type: Visiting ResearcherUNIDIR is establishing a Visiting Researcher programme and will collaborate with relevant research institutes to encourage diverse and high-quality candidates.
Visiting Researchers will spend three to four months in residence at UNIDIR in Geneva to explore research topics based on common interest, independently or jointly with a UNIDIR colleague. They will conduct high-quality research that can deepen knowledge, identify new areas of enquiry or offer fresh approaches to long-standing issues in the field of disarmament and international security. Research outcomes will inform mulitlateral policy deliberations in the field of disarmament and international security.
The goals of the programme are to:
The selected Visiting Researcher will receive the following benefits from UNIDIR:
Selected candidates may be invited for a presentation/interview to elaborate on their proposed research as part of the selection process.
At the end of this position, Visiting Researchers are expected jointly or independently to produce one research publication and to provide one presentation to the disarmament community in Geneva that includes representatives from United Nations Member States, research institutions and other partners.
Required qualifications and experience include:
Competencies
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this role, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Remuneration
The Visiting Researcher will receive a per diem from UNIDIR to support daily expenses in Geneva, including accommodation. It is expected that the Visiting Researcher’s salary will continue to be paid by the expert’s employer.
Duration of contract
This is a resident position of up to four months on a consultant contract with UNIDIR. The successful candidate will not hold international civil servant status nor be a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations.
Starting date
Periodic starting dates, to be negotiated between UNIDIR, its partner and the Visiting Researcher.
Applications
Applicants should submit:
UNIDIR promotes the core values of the United Nations: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.