Job Title
INTERN - LANGUAGES (SDTU), I
Department/ Office
United Nations Office at Nairobi
Duty Station
NAIROBI
Posting Period
16 October 2013-31 October 2013
Job Opening number
13-LAN-UNON-31327-R-NAIROBI (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the
representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements
Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing
Administrative, conference, Security and information services (www.unon.org).
The UNON - Staff Development and Training Unit (SDTU) internship is for 3 months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the supervision of the language coordinator, intern will:
1. Support the Language and Communications Programme, including:
Research materials for use in language training, including online sites
Develop language training materials
Support language teachers in the preparation of pedagogical materials for class work and self-study.
Assist in the invigilation of exams.
Assist in Language Outreach activities.
2. Assist in the day-to-management of the Career and Learning Resource Center, including:
Assist in organizing the resource books/ materials in the Learning Resource Centre.
Maintain the learning resource database
Lend language books/dvds/cds to staff members and ensure materials are returned within the required date.
Assist in making Career and Learning Resource Centre a conductive environment for self-study
Promote the Career and Learning Resource Center
3. Outreach Activities
Assist in development of brochures, posters and other outreach publications for the Language and Communication programme
4. Other duties may include:
Maintain SDTU equipment and resources
Prepare training facilities for the conduct of the weekly new staff induction briefing and other training/learning programs, including setting up technical equipment, photocopying learning resources, compiling attendance sheets, etc.
Competencies
Core 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 Client Orientation:
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view
- Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
- Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
- Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
- Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
- Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client Creativity:
- Actively seeks to improve programmes or services
- Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs
- Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas
- Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks 'outside the box'
- Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things
- Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches
Education
Applicants must be enrolled in at least the third year of a first university degree program or in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) program at the time of application, commencement and during the internship.
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 ideals of the Charter; and
Have a demonstrated the 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.
Studies in BA/B.Ed French or Spanish including studies in pedagogical or teaching methods required.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language preferably French/Spanish is required.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2. An accompanying letter (cover note) that includes; Title of degree you are currently studying, Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the programme), List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A letter from your university clearly indicating the status of your enrollment, what programme you are enrolled in and the anticipated date of graduation from the programme.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
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