Country: United States of America
Closing date: 08 Oct 2014
Org. Setting and Reporting:
The internship is in the Career Support and Performance Management Section (CSPMS), Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM), Department of Management (DM) and is for an initial period of four months, with possibility of extension, pending the Section’s needs. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Section to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities: Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and on the projects of the Section. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Data entry and organization of documents
Developing graphic materials for training and marketing materials
Coordinating events such as meetings, training and information sessions held by the Section
Contributing ideas to the projects newly performed by the Section
Assist with completing projects for training programmes
Researching and compiling information relevant to the projects performed by the Section
Performing statistical analysis and manipulating large sets of data.
Assistance in daily work of the Section
Competencies
Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
-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
-Places team agenda before personal agenda
-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Creativity:
-Actively seeks to improve existing or develop new programmes or services
-Adapts existing programmes or services for application in new and different environments
-Finds new solutions to address operational or strategic problems
-Participates in projects to develop organizational structures, systems or strategy
-Works on activities, or in environments, which are new for the UN
-Responds to the demands of stakeholders for new approaches to be adopted
Requirements:
Be computer literate in standard software applications. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideas of the Charter; and 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.
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
How to apply:
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required via the UN career portal at:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.U...
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
- List your top three areas of interest/department preferences
- Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s)
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in 3.1 (a) and (b) above) and, if elected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation,
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Assessment Method: Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE 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
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