INTERN - ELECTIONS (ACE ELECTORAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK)
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 20-Nov-14
Additional Category
Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required : English
Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months
Background
The ACE Electoral Knowledge Network is the main portal to the world of elections. The ACE network promotes credible, and transparent electoral processes with emphasis on sustainability, professionalism and trust in the electoral process. ACE offers a wide range of services related to electoral knowledge, assistance and capacity development. UNDP is one of the nine partners supporting the ACE partnership.
The intern will be working with the ACE team which is responsible for the management and development of the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network, a dynamic online knowledge facility that provides comprehensive and authoritative information on electoral processes and promotes effective networking among reputable election professionals from across the world. The major aim of ACE is to provide election officials, electoral assistance providers and other stakeholders with all necessary information and best practices to increase the transparency and improve the credibility and efficiency of electoral processes.
The ACE team consists of staff members based in several of the ACE partner organizations. The ACE coordination unit reports to the ACE Steering Board with representatives from all partner organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will support the ACE team in their development and maintenance of the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network.
The intern will perform the following activities:
In addition to the above mentioned tasks, there will be room for the intern to influence the work to suit her/his specific interests and areas of expertise. This includes but is not limited to research, writing, translations, development of outreach mechanisms and technical applications to contribute to the quality and accessibility of ACE.
The intern is expected to benefit from the position by gaining insights, experience and knowledge on;
The intern will also have the opportunity to develop his/her analytical and researching skills. The objective of the internship is to provide a learning opportunity for an interested and talented student within a relevant study area. The intern is expected to act as part of the team, learning from all team members in their different capacities.
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Experience:
Language:
Important Information Related to Internships with UNDP
Required Documentation
In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of:
Interns' Expenses
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. All costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be borne by:
Insurance
UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP.
Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which:
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