Department/ Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 13 March 2012-28 March 2012
Job Opening number: 12-ECO-DESA-23161-R-NEW YORK
The Committee for Development Policy (CDP) is a subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The CDP provides inputs and independent advice to the Economic and Social Council on various development issues, including on the identification of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Within the Development Policy and Analysis Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the Intern reports to the project manager of the LDC project implemented by the CDP Unit on capacity building for removing constraints in utilizing trade-related international support measures for LDCs. The internship is for two months with an opportunity of extension, depending on the needs of the CDP Unit. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days a week (35 hours) under the supervision of the staff member to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. The duties and responsibilities of the intern will cover the following activities:
prepare concise summary notes on publications, papers and other documents related to LDCs for the LDC Portal website (available at www.un.org/ldcportal);
draft and edit articles to be posted on the LDC portal website;
research and analysis related to the topic of LDCs and the international support measures for LDCs;
perform administrative tasks related to the project undertaken on trade-related international support measures for LDCs.
Competencies
The United Nations Core Competencies include:
Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, 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 a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter; and
Have a 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 fullâ-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 for participation 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 and knowledge of Chinese is desirable.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
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:
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.
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Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2012
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