Historique
Devoirs et responsabilités
Monitoring the content of the English and Arabic website:
- Contribute to the development of the iKNOW Politics Network Community by providing support for community collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking;
- Respond to user requests through active solicitation of expert feedback; research and write consolidated replies to queries in English and Arabic;
- Filter English and Arabic messages, contributions and queries to determine the most relevant information and resources to be shared with the global Network;
- Post daily updates on news emerging from English and Arabic speaking countries, upload events on women’s political participation to the calendar;
- Design, moderate and stimulate online discussions in English and Arabic;
- Conduct research for knowledge and information needed to prompt dialogue or enhance the depth of Network products and services;
- Facilitate the access, creation, sharing, and application of specialized knowledge in the field of women and political participation by network members;
- Manage the membership of the network; encourage communication, capture knowledge and turn it into new knowledge resources;
- Translation of website content (interviews, texts, articles) from English to Arabic and Arabic to English.
- Assist in the development of the website, including identifying new technologies;
- Develop on-line and multi-media tools and features for the network to facilitate greater knowledge sharing;
Compétences
- Interest to the advancement of women in politics;
- Experience in working in a multicultural and web-based environment;
- Strong organizational and research skills;
- Excellent communication and writing skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment;
- Respect for diversity: understanding of the United Nations system, operations and structures, particularly those related to gender equality and women’s empowerment;
- Experience working under minimum supervision and tight deadlines. Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty;
- Commitment to UNDP’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Qualifications et expériences requises
- Currently enrolled in a Master's programme Gender Studies, International Relations, International Development, Political Science, Law or other related field.
- Experience in the area of gender and/or governance.
- Prior experience with NGOs, UN, or international institutions;
- Fluency in Microsoft word, excel, e-mail, web-based applications and databases.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic.
- Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme;
- A valid visa to work in the US;
- Letter of endorsement from a faculty member who has worked with the student in the recent past and who is knowledgeable on the student’s performance;
- Completed and signed “Application Form” which is available at http://www.undp.org/internships;
- Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out(i.e. New York, USA).