Work LocationGeneva, Switzerland Expected durationThe internship is for a duration of 6 months, in person and full time. The desirable start date is 15.04.2025. Duties and ResponsibilitiesCreated in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 150 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. Advances in early warning systems and preparedness have saved tens of thousands of lives and hundreds of billions of dollars. People-centered, end-to-end, multi-hazard early-warning systems can help minimize the harm to people, assets, and livelihoods by triggering early action that is well prepared and tested. Yet, as of 2022, only half of countries globally are protected by multi-hazard early warning systems. The numbers are even lower for developing countries; less than half of the Least Developed Countries and only one-third of Small Island Developing States have a multi-hazard early warning system. To address this challenge, in March 2022, the UN Secretary General launched the the Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4All) which calls for every person on Earth to be protected by early warning systems by 2027. The initiative is co-led by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Pillar 1 of the initiative, which focuses on disaster risk knowledge, is led by UNDRR, and aims to enhance global risk knowledge and integrate it into inclusive, accessible, and effective early warning systems. Activities under Pillar 1 will focus on strengthening the production, access, dissemination, and use of risk information, fostering stronger stakeholder coordination, promoting innovation, and empowering decision-makers and vulnerable communities to understand, identify, and respond to risks. The internship is for a period of 6 months and is based in the UNDRR Office in Geneva. The internship is unpaid and full-time and in person. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer working on the Early Warnings for All Initiative, within the Risk Knowledge Branch (RKB) of UNDRR. Responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and the period during which he/she will undertake the internship. Indicative responsibilities include: 1. Support for coordination and delivery surveillance of all EW4All-related grants, programmes and projects across UNDRR. 2. Support joint work planning for EW4All Pillar 1 delivery on risk knowledge for early warning systems, including mapping/monitoring of activities against project log frames, analysis of delivery trends, and maintaining up-to-date implementation tracking. 3. Facilitate teamwork planning, joint calendars, record of internal and external meetings, and reporting on results. 4. Support for event management (e.g., webinars, trainings) involving a diverse range of UNDRR external partners. 5. Research in support of development of a global EWS Knowledge Hub/Bank to be co-funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), showcasing best-in-class technical tools, guides, and reference materials across the EWS value chain for use by UNDRR partners. 6. Assist in the formulation of policy, technical or operational brief based on applicant’s own research interests. Qualifications/special skillsTo qualify for an internship with the United Nations, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Applicants must have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. Additional InformationDue to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.