UNDP Jobs - 32482- Internship (honorary, 4 posts)

Internship (honorary, 4 posts)

Location :

Kyiv, UKRAINE

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

16-Sep-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

from 1 to 6 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNDP invites applications from energetic, motivated and proactive students for internship programme (4 posts). Currently internships are open in the following units: Finance Unit, Human Resources Unit, UN Department of Public Information and Strategic Resources Management Unit.

Under the overall guidance of the Unit Manager, the Intern will provide overall support services ensuring high quality of work, ensures accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented service delivery.

UNDP internship programme offers an outstanding graduate-level student the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UN and UNDP's work with the objective of deepening his/her knowledge and understanding of UN’s goals, principles and activities. It is designed to complement communication-oriented studies with practical experience in various professional aspects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support in maintaining proper filing system;
Scanning of the documents;
Update of data bases;
Support in organization of events, conferences and other activities as necessary;
Support in daily activities of the Unit;
Drafting of the letters and documents when needed;
Provide administrative support;
Performs other related duties as required.

Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the execution of the services in terms of quality and accuracy of work completed.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
Strong IT skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
Applicants shall be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school at the time of application and during the internship; or have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages.

For internship in UN Department of Public Information (UNDPI) enrollment in Journalism, Public Relations or related graduate programme would be considered as an advantage.

Experience:
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Ukrainian.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the UN.