Friday, November 21, 2014

INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

UNCTAD INTERNSHIP in the Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes, I
Job Code Title: INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Department/ Office: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Duty Station: GENEVA
Posting Period: 19 November 2014-4 December 2014
Job Opening number: 14-ECO-UNCTAD-38480-R-GENEVA (O)

This profile is for the sole purpose of the Internship Programme of the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development in Geneva. There should be no expectation of employment within the UN after an internship. Interns shall not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, positions at the professional level and above carrying international recruitment status in the Secretariat for a period of six months following the end of their internship. UN interns must have a valid visa. This internship position is in the Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes. The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e. an intern is expected to work five days per week, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The Internship period will be from 19th January to 17th April 2015.

Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, much commence the internship within a one year period of graduation from an academic programme. Applicants who are unable to commence the internship within one year of graduation shall not be accepted.
• Should 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 includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

The University degree must be in the area of economics or any related area.

Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme;
• Should 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 includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. 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.

Details and to apply at: careers.un.org
Reference Link: https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=38480&

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