UNIDIR Graduate Professional Program 2026 in Switzerland ($1500/Month)

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) offers a six-month Graduate Professional Program in Geneva, Switzerland. This program provides practical experience in either strategic communications (content creation, digital marketing, strategic storytelling) or integrated approaches focusing on gender and disarmament research and program support. It aims to develop knowledge and promote dialogue on disarmament and security issues within a UN context.

Selected Graduate Professionals will receive a stipend of USD 1500 per month to help cover living expenses in Geneva. Please note that travel, accommodation, and visa fees are not included and are the responsibility of the participant or their supporting institutions.

This program is open to all international students and nationals. Ethiopian students are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements: * Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program (Master’s or PhD) and have completed at least two years of full-time study at a university or equivalent institution. * Graduated with a university degree (Master’s or PhD) and, if selected, must start the program within one year of graduation. Preference will be given to applicants with post-graduate degree qualifications relevant to gender, youth, and disarmament issues, such as International Relations, Political Science, International Law, or Gender Studies. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of at least one other official UN language is an asset. Professional work experience is not required, and an IELTS certificate is not necessary for application.

Applicants are typically required to submit: * An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume. * A Cover Letter. * Transcripts from your academic institution. * Degree certificates. * Passport (for identification purposes). You may also need to explain how you meet specific criteria in short responses (250 characters or less for each point), though the specific points are not detailed in the provided content.

Applications should be sent as a single PDF file (named SURNAME_Name_CV-CL) via email to [email protected]. The subject line of the email must be “UNIDIR GPP – IntApp (Geneva)”.

This is a six-month training program. There is no application fee. The program is expected to start in November 2026, providing a valuable opportunity to gain experience within a United Nations institution.