UNDP Jobs - 4264- Internship: UNDP Croatia.

Internship: UNDP Croatia.

Location :

Zagreb, Zadar, Vukovar, Sisak, CROATIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Apr-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months maximum

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 Croatia is seeking applications from senior year University students and/or recent graduates to apply for an INTERNSHIP AT UNDP CROATIA.

Internship is envisaged as an opportunity for individuals with no professional experience to gain professional skills, which would enable them to become more marketable for future employment.

The focus of the internship is within 4 programmatic areas:

Social Exclusion and Income Disparities;
Local Development and Governance;
Justice and Security Sector Reform;
Energy and Environment

Detailed information can be obtained from www.undp.hr

Additionally, in cooperation with NGO Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation on Veli Lošinj, we are seeking interns in the fields of carry out scientific research and conservation activities for the Adriatic Dolphin Project (with background in biology, environmental science, ecology, veterinary studies). www.blue-world.org

Duties and Responsibilities

UNDP Internships are NON-PAID and a minimum of 3 months of commitment on behalf of the applicants is required, with longer commitment considered desirable.
In return, UNDP commits to assign at least 1 staff member to act as a mentor to the intern and to ensure that interns are exposed to meaningful and adequately challenging professional tasks. UNDP Croatia has opportunities for interns in both its central office in Zagreb, as well as in its 4 regional offices located in Zadar, Split , Vukovar and Sisak.

Competencies

Required Skills and Experience

Active interest in development work and enthusiasm for field and research work;

Eagerness to learn about UNDP practice areas and their application on national, regional and global levels;

Ability to analyze issues and information and to prepare short briefs and summaries on key issues, strong research skills;
Strong English and Croatian communications skills, both written and verbal;
Students or recent graduates in fields of social policy, economics, law and environmental studies are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION:

go to www.undp.hr

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