Intern - Programme Management

Posting Title:

INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT, I

Job Code Title:

INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Department/ Office

Economic Commission for Africa

Duty Station

ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period

2 June 2014-17 June 2014

Job Opening number

14-PGM-ECA-35670-R-ADDIS ABABA (O)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)

Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)

List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.

List your top three areas of interest.

Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.

Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

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

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The Capacity Development Division (CDD) is offering an internship for two (2) months with an opportunity for extension, pending the needs of the Division. 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

Depending on their level of experience and training, interns in the CDD will:

Research and analyze topics relating to sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in Africa;

Draft and edit publications, papers and other documents;

Liaise with CDD stakeholders on key development topics for Africa;

Support the organization of meetings and events;

assist with knowledge management and outreach activities;

Participate in day-to-day operational tasks of the Division.

This may include servicing requests for information; support for developing presentations; liaison with partner organizations, etc.;

Perform administrative tasks as assigned.

Competencies

Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills.

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology and shows willingness to learn new technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office and actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. The intern is expected to:

Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter; and

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

Applicants must 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); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;

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 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.

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. Fluency in spoken and written English or French is required for the Internship Programme. Working knowledge of the other is Desirable. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

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