Job Title: Intern - Management and Operations Support, I
Department/ Office: Department of Management
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 1 March 2012-16 March 2012
Job Opening number: 12-ADM-DM-23008-R-NEW YORK (O)
The internship in the Career Support and Performance Management Section of the Office of Human Resources Management of the Department of Management is for two months, with possibility of extension, pending the Section's needs.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Section to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Intern in Management and Operations Support
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and on the projects of the Section; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
* Conduct research on best practices relating to performance management, mobility and career development and draft reports summarizing research findings
* Review existing human resources policies and systems within the UN common system focusing on performance management
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
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (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 office software applications. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideas 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.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
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: Friday, 16 March 2012
Department/ Office: Department of Management
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 1 March 2012-16 March 2012
Job Opening number: 12-ADM-DM-23008-R-NEW YORK (O)
The internship in the Career Support and Performance Management Section of the Office of Human Resources Management of the Department of Management is for two months, with possibility of extension, pending the Section's needs.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Section to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Intern in Management and Operations Support
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and on the projects of the Section; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
* Conduct research on best practices relating to performance management, mobility and career development and draft reports summarizing research findings
* Review existing human resources policies and systems within the UN common system focusing on performance management
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
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (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 office software applications. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideas 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.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
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: Friday, 16 March 2012
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