Job Title: INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, I
Department/ Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 3 May 2012-18 May 2012
Job Opening number: 12-ECO-DESA-23792-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Development Policy and Analysis Division/Office of the Director/Capacity Development Team internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension pending the needs of the Department.
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 in the office 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 and may include work with Development Account Project on Macroeconomic Advisory Capacity (MAC) and the Development Account Project on National Development Strategies (NDS)
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Conduct country-specific research on various macroeconomic policy instruments for sustainable and equitable development, help develop mission briefs, country reports and policy briefs.
Provide inputs to policy briefs for national and regional consultations on macroeconomic policies.
Conduct research on various strategies and instruments for sustainable and equitable development. The strategies will put emphasis on employment generation and equitable distribution of national income
Conduct background research on successful national development strategies, with particular focus on East Asia;
Assist in the drafting of the project document(s);
Provide inputs to policy briefs for national and regional consultations on development strategies.
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 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 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.
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: Friday, 18 May 2012
Department/ Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 3 May 2012-18 May 2012
Job Opening number: 12-ECO-DESA-23792-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Development Policy and Analysis Division/Office of the Director/Capacity Development Team internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension pending the needs of the Department.
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 in the office 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 and may include work with Development Account Project on Macroeconomic Advisory Capacity (MAC) and the Development Account Project on National Development Strategies (NDS)
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Conduct country-specific research on various macroeconomic policy instruments for sustainable and equitable development, help develop mission briefs, country reports and policy briefs.
Provide inputs to policy briefs for national and regional consultations on macroeconomic policies.
Conduct research on various strategies and instruments for sustainable and equitable development. The strategies will put emphasis on employment generation and equitable distribution of national income
Conduct background research on successful national development strategies, with particular focus on East Asia;
Assist in the drafting of the project document(s);
Provide inputs to policy briefs for national and regional consultations on development strategies.
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 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 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.
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.
Click Here to Apply
Closing Date: Friday, 18 May 2012
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