UN WOMEN Jobs - 62597- Migration Internship

Migration Internship

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York City, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

18-Jan-2016

Application Deadline :

06-Jan-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 to 6 months

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

Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women will work for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

Economic empowerment is one of the priority areas of UN Women. UN Women works with Governments and multilateral partners (UNDP, ILO, World Bank, regional development banks) to promote women’s economic empowerment and increase their access to economic opportunities, especially for those who are most excluded.

Around the world, a record number of women are now migrating to seek work and better lives. For many, migration yields these benefits; for others, it carries dangerous risks, such as exploitation in domestic jobs, and vulnerability to violence. Migration policies and practices have been slow to recognize these risks and take steps to make the process safe for women.

The Economic Empowerment Section is currently working on an EU-funded project on “Promoting and Protecting Women Migrant Worker’s Labour and Human Rights: Engaging with International and National Human Rights Mechanisms to enhance Accountability”. This is a UN Women led project with OHCHR as a partner which focuses on three case studies: Mexico, Moldova and the Philippines. These countries were selected for the strategic opportunities that they present: a high proportion of out-going migrant workers; requirements to report to Treaty Bodies and national review bodies during the project period (2014-2017); significant government and stakeholder need, interest and ownership; precedent-setters that are strategically positioned to influence change. These countries also reflect current trends in international migration being key sending countries, and in the case of Mexico a sending, transit and destination country.

In addition, UN Women will assume the chairmanship of the Global Migration Group (GMG) from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016. The GMG brings together heads of agencies to promote the wider application of all relevant international and regional instruments and norms relating to migration, and encourages the adoption of more coherent, comprehensive and better coordinated approaches to the issue of international migration.

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of the internship is to contribute to the work of the Economic Empowerment Section on migration as well as to the preparation and implementation of meetings and events taking place in the context of the sixtieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst – Economic Institutions, the intern will assist the Economic Empowerment Section staff with the following duties:

Support the EC-funded project on the rights of women migrant workers in Mexico, Moldova and the Philippines. Duties will include: read project documents, read consultant reports and provide substantive feedback, and provide background research;
Support the 2016 Global Migration Group chairmanship of UN Women, including assistance in planning, organizing and implementing relevant meetings, conferences and workshops, taking minutes and providing backstopping;
Support to the work of the Economic Empowerment Section for the sixtieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, including planning and organization of events organized by the Section;
Any other relevant tasks to support the Economic Empowerment Section.

Competencies

Core values and guiding principles:

Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values:

Demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity by creating organizational precedents.

Organizational awareness:

Build support for the organization and ensure political acumen.

Development and innovation:

Support staff competence development, and contribute to an environment of creativity and innovation.

Work in teams:

Build and promote effective teams;
Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communication and information sharing:

Create and promote an environment for open and effective communication.

Self-management and emotional intelligence:

Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.

Conflict management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous learning and Knowledge sharing:

Share knowledge across the organization and build a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Appropriate and transparent decision making:

Ensure fair and transparent decision making processes and manage risk.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge on gender and migration;
Strong research and analytical skills;
Capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time;
Experience in organizing events desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Strong academic background in Gender Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, or other related field of studies;
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Experience:

Familiarity with the work of the Global Migration Group (GMG) and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) desirable.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English is required;
Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

UN Women Internship Policy:

Applicants to the UN Women internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Have graduated with a university degree (as (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year.
UN Women internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UN Women during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship;
The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan, proof of school enrollment, a scanned copy of his/her passport, two letters of recommendation, and application.