INTERN - ENGINEERING

Posting Title:INTERN - ENGINEERING (PROJECT MANAGEMENT), I
Job Code Title:INTERN - ENGINEERING
Department/ Office:Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Duty Station:BEIRUT
Posting Period:5 September 2014-31 December 2014
Job Opening number:14-ENG-ESCWA-37297-R-BEIRUT (O)

The duration of an ESCWA internship is normally two months on a full time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the respective Division.
Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses related to the internship.
ESCWA accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service.
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.
This internship is located within the Programme Management Section, Administrative Services Division (ASD) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The intern reports directly to the Chief, Programme Management and will be under the overall supervision of the Director of ASD.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
1. 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;
2. Be computer literate in standard software applications;
3. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
4. 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.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Details and apply at: un.career.org