INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AT UNITED NATIONS

INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AT UNITED NATIONS

Posting Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT, I

Job Code Title: INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Department/ Office: Department of Management

Duty Station: New York

Posting Period: 30 September 2014-15 October 2014

Job Opening number: 14-PGM-DM-37758-R-NEW YORK

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.

Objectives for undertaking an internship with UNFIP/UNDEF and how the internship fits within the applicant's education/career plan; The applicant's availability from approximately January 2015 to June 2015.

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 internship in the UN Fund for International Partnerships/UN Democracy Fund is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department. and with a starting date of January 2015. 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

Responsibilities of the internship position range widely. They may include, but are not limited to: Assisting in reviewing project documents, reports, assessments and evaluations; Assisting in communicating with project grantees in the field; Conducting research on issues related to partnerships, development, human rights and democratic governance; Assisting in overseeing and tracking project implementation; Working on website, newsletter and other outreach materials; Attending, servicing and taking notes at UN conferences and meetings.

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.

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. However, applicants are encouraged to list all relevant work experience in their personal history profile.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For the internship advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Assessment Method

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.