Veröffentlicht: 14 Juni 2024
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Festanstellung
As part of the workplan of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme for 2024/2025, UNIDIR requires a consultant in order to implement the tasks detailed below.
Expected Duration
Overall duration of the contract: 10 months starting from 1 July 2024 and ending on 30 April 2025. This is an output-based contract.
Responsibilities of the consultant
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and related problems, particularly international security issues. The vision of UNIDIR is a stable and more secure world in which States and people are protected from the threat of arms-related violence. The role of UNIDIR is to support Member States, the United Nations and policy and research communities in advancing ideas and actions that contribute to a more sustainable and peaceful world. UNIDIR is based in the Palais des Nations, Geneva.
UNIDIR’s Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Programme works to support progress in nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, addressing all aspects of the nuclear dilemma, from delivery vehicles and security policies to the benefits and risks of nuclear technology. The programme also contributes to policymakers’ efforts to strengthen the norm against chemical and biological weapons, including through work on the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention and related instruments designed to prohibit and prevent chemical and biological warfare.
Within UNIDIR’s WMD Programme, the Technical Advisor will perform the following duties under the supervision of the Head of Programme:
Tangible and measurable outputs of the consultancy, schedule of proposed work and payment terms of assignment
The non-resident consultant shall provide UNIDIR with the following outputs (deliverables):
The Consultant will have regular communication with the Head of Programme in order to set assignments within the workplan and monitor progress. The Technical Advisorwill inform the Head of Programme if there are any issues concerning meeting agreed deliverables and deadlines.
Payments are contingent on approval of the services rendered by the consultant by the WMD Head of Programme.
Performance Indicators
The consultant will be evaluated at the end of this contract. Performance indicators include:
a. Education
Advanced university qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law, political science, public administration, disarmament and arms control, international security or a related field is required.
b. Work Experience
c. Language (s)
For this assignment, fluency in English (both written and oral) is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
The consultant may be required to travel to Geneva during the course of this assignment.
All internal discussions pertaining to UNIDIR’s work are confidential. The consultant will sign a separate confidentiality clause.
The consultant’s affiliation for all activities associated with this contract will be stated as “Senior Researcher at UNIDIR”.
How to apply
The applicant should submit:
Applications should be sent as email attachments, with the subject line “Application: WMD Senior Researcher” to E-Mail schreiben. No applications will be accepted by post. Deadline for submission of applications is 24 June 2024. Closing date is midnight Geneva time.
UNIDIR promotes the core values of the United Nations: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.
Please note
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you move forward in the process, you may be contacted for further assessment.
For any queries regarding the above, please contact:
James Revill
Head of Programme, Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme
1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Ms. Maliha Khan
Executive Officer
1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
T +41 22 917 15 83