Organization:United Nations
Department/ Office:Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Location:NEW YORK
Job Opening number:13-ECO-DESA-29534-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Development Policy and Analysis Division/Global Economic Monitoring Unit internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension pending on 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, but are not limited to:
- Contribute input to the Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects;
- Provide assistance in collecting data and researching literature on economic development issues.
- Conduct research on various strategies and instruments for sustainable and equitable development.
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. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official language of the United Nations Secretariat.
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.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1375820124623