Posting Title:
INTERN - POLITICAL AFFAIRS/Peacebuilding Analysis, I
Job Code Title:
INTERN - POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Department/ Office
Peacebuilding Support Office
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
23 April 2014-23 May 2014
Job Opening number
14-POL-PBSO-34732-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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:- Title of the degree you are currently pursuing;
- Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme);
- A list of IT skills and programmes in which you are proficient;
- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific Department;
- List your top three areas of interest/department preferences; Your availability from approximately January 2014 – March 2014 and when you might be able to start your internship;
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Policy, Planning and Application Branch internship is for three months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the office. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned. Part-time internships could be considered.
Responsibilities
The Peacebuilding Support Office would like to recruit an intern to support the monitoring, collection, research and analysis of information related to lessons learned and impact on the ground in selected UN peacebuilding interventions. The intern will report to policy staff in the branch. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Analysis and evaluation of reporting that assess progress in various peacebuilding areas; Support collection and research of information on lessons learned in peacebuilding; Conduct ad hoc analyses on emerging country-specific or thematic issues; Undertake other tasks as requested. The branch strives to offer interns an opportunity to work independently with substantive issues while also assisting colleagues in the day-to-day operations of the office.
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 fulltime studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, preferably in Conflict and Peace Studies, International Development, Development Economics, Political Science, International Relations or related fields.
Be computer literate in standard software applications; have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals 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.
