Intern - Economic Affairs-Vacancy,UN Secretariat, New York

Post:Intern - Economic Affairs, New York
UN Secretariat, New York

Job Title:Intern - Economic Affairs, I

Department/ Office:Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Duty Station:NEW YORK


Posting Period:16 May 2013-31 May 2013

Job Opening number:13-ECO-DESA-28294-R-NEW YORK

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

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The internship at OESC/NGO Branch is for two months, with the possibility of an extension, depending on the needs of the department. The internship is UNPAID and fullâ€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

• The intern will be assigned to the preparation of a series of research papers on various aspects of evolving relations between NGOs and the United Nations;
•     In order to obtain experience in the areas of work of the NGO Branch, the following general responsibilities are also allocated:
•     Review of applications of non-governmental organizations for consultative status with ECOSOC;
•     Review of quadrennial reports presented by non-governmental organization in special and general consultative status with ECOSOC;
•     Carry out a research project on an issue related to civil society involvement in the work of the United Nations;
•     Internet research, including background information and materials for the compilation of reports and studies, as needed;
•     Translation of articles, speeches, letters and other documents into languages known or spoken by the candidate;
•     Attend relevant conferences, meetings and events in the United Nations on issues involving non-governmental organizations, as deemed necessary by the supervising officer, and prepare summaries of those events; and
•     Provide administrative support to the Branch as needed.

Competencies

The United Nations Core Competencies include:
Communication: Good written and oral language skills and the ability to draft clearly and concisely.

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, and 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.

The intern is expected to:
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter; and

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

Education

•     To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
•     Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher); or
•     If pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree;
•     Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Work Experience

    Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participate in the programme.

Languages

•     English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
•     Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme.
•     Knowledge of French is an asset.

Assessment Method

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

Special Notice

A completed online application (including a Cover Letter and a United Nations Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Letter must include the following information:

Graduate Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)

Graduation Date (When will you be graduating 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.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
Closing Date: Friday, 31 May 2013
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