国际组织实习丨INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

UNCTAD REMOTE INTERNSHIP in the Office of the Director, Division on Investment and Enterprise

部门：联合国贸易和发展会议

地点：日内瓦（可远程实习）

语言：要求英语流利

实习期：2个月

申请截止日期：2021年2月3日

详情链接：https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=147861&Lang=en-US

Org. Setting and Reporting

This profile is for the sole purpose of the Internship Programme of the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development in Geneva. There should be no expectation of employment within the UN after an internship. Interns shall not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, positions at the professional level and above carrying international recruitment status in the Secretariat for a period of six months following the end of their internship. The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e. an intern is expected to work five days per week eight hours per day.

Under Covid 19 circumstances, this internship position is offered under the remote modality of teleworking. To work remotely the applicant shall have full access to a computer with a modern browser in which to run the latest version of Office 365 applications that will allow him/her to perform the tasks within the scope of the internship. The computer must have basic IT security best practices implemented. At a minimum, the applicant should have:

• Installed in his/her computer the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system, software and security updates as soon as they are issued.

• Enabled the built-in software firewall that comes with the operating software of the computer.

• Be able to use the password manager enabling the creation of strong passwords and to secure access to all UNCTAD/UN/related resources.

The internship will be in the Office of the Director of UNCTAD's Division on Investment and Enterprise.

The period of this internship will be for two months, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

The Division on Investment and Enterprise strives to expose interns to all three pillars of UNCTAD's activities: research, intergovernmental meetings and technical assistance to Governments mainly from developing countries. Training and mentoring will be provided all along the internship by the supervisor (s) and team of colleagues in the Office. Carrying out his/her tasks under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor, duties include:

• Carrying out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, etc., to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.

• Participating in survey initiatives; assists with design of data collection tools; issues data collection tools, reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.

• Contributing to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.

• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.

• Undertaking outreach activities; participates in presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Coordinating activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).

• Perform other duties as required.

More generally, interns shall:

1. Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization notwithstanding their status as described in section 4 of the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2000/9 & ST/AI/2005/11;

2. Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. The UN shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material which bears a direct relation to or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of the UN, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to the UN in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law;

3. Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to the UN;

4. Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the receiving department/office, they may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or any other external source any information which has become known to them by reason of their association with the UN or the receiving department/office, that they know or ought to have known has not been made public. They may not use any such information without the written authorization of the appropriate official, and such information may never be used for personal gain. These obligations also apply after the end of the internship with the UN; and

5. Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or on the receiving department/office and will not engage in any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN.

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.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:

- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.

- Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.

- Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.

- Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.

- Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

- Uses time efficiently.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or

• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, much commence the internship within a one year period of graduation from an academic programme. Applicants who are unable to commence the internship within one year of graduation shall not be accepted.

For this position: Studies in the areas of sustainability, economics, international finance, international business, statistics or international relations are preferable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for this position.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed based on their Personnel History Profiles (PHP). Individual interviews may be conducted for further assessment. A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History profile) is required. 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;

- Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship position.

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, if any; IT skills and three references.

Due to high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Additional for this remote internship position interns are required to have good knowledge of online platforms and working collaborately online.

Special Notice

Applicants are encouraged to apply for internships which relate directly to their studies and/or skills and expertise. Applicants are asked to please indicate preferences which best match his/her suitability and do so carefully in order to enhance the value of the internship for both the intern and the receiving UN department.

A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this instruction, “child” means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member’s spouse (son- or daughter-in-law).

“Sibling” includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child.

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