| VA ID: | 2385 | |
| Grade Level: | INT | |
| Division: | Office of the Executive Secretary | |
| Section: | Quality Management and Performance Monitoring Section | |
| Type of Appointment: | Internship | |
| Date of Issuance: | 11 March 2026 | |
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Please note that all candidates should adhere to CTBTO Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity. The CTBTO awards a limited number of internships to university students and recent graduates from diverse academic background. Its purpose is to provide a learning and development experience in a field related to the Commission’s activities specialized in various professional fields. Interns usually work on specific practical assignments. Opportunities for internships are available subject to the current needs of the individual divisions within the CTBTO. |
Organizational Background
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.
Organizational Setting
The internship is located in the Quality Management and Performance Monitoring Section (QMPM), Office of the Executive Secretary (OES).
Reporting Lines
Under the supervision of the Chief, Quality Management and Performance Monitoring Section (QMPM), to:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection, organization, and preliminary analysis of performance monitoring data, including preparation of charts, dashboards, and summary tables to support evidence-based decision-making;
- Provide support in maintaining and updating the current QMS, in line with applicable standards and internal procedures;
- Support efforts to strengthen the link between performance monitoring and communication by assisting in translating monitoring results into clear, audience-appropriate messages (e.g., internal briefings, dashboards, summaries for senior management, and materials for States Signatories);
- Support the preparation, implementation, and analysis of evaluation activities by conducting background research, assisting with data collection, and contributing to the drafting of evaluation deliverables;
- Assist with performance monitoring and evaluation functions, as required;
- Support the development and enhancement of the PTS Orientation Programme for newcomers, including drafting content, structuring materials, and coordinating inputs from relevant Sections;
- Assist in organizing workshops and meetings related to QMPM activities;
- Assist and support the organization of any other QMPM-related activity.
Education
- Candidates for an internship must be at least 18 years of age and no more than 35 years of age;
- The applicant must have completed at least two (2) years of full-time study to be awarded a degree with a major in Quality Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Science, Project Management, Economics, International Relations, or other relevant fields;
- Applications may be accepted for up to two (2) years after completing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
Work Experience and Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is required;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment is desirable;
- The ability to manage assigned tasks with appropriate guidance and supervision is desirable;
- Exposure to or an academic background in a quality management setting is an asset.
Languages
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is essential.
- Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.
Competencies
- Professionalism – Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- Planning and Organizing – Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
- Communication – Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
- Creativity – Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things.
- Client Orientation – Ability to identify client’s needs and match appropriate solutions; Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with clients.
- Technological Awareness – Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the office's work; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
PLEASE NOTE: Internship opportunities occur throughout the year and assignments are filled as required by the CTBTO. Due to the volume of applications received, correspondence will be maintained only with those candidates that are under consideration. Thank you for your understanding.
An intern is neither a staff member nor an official of the Commission. An intern who is a non-Austrian citizen is responsible for obtaining any necessary visas and for complying with local laws concerning police registration.
Additional Information
- All applications must be submitted through the CTBTO e-Recruitment system.
- Incomplete applications and submission of employment history in formats other than the CTBTO Employment Information Form will not be considered.
- The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter duration than indicated in the vacancy announcement.
- Please note that the CTBTO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process.