Programme Management – Intern

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:
• • 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:
• • 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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