UN WOMEN Jobs - 46941- Intern for Training and Capacity Analysis

Intern for Training and Capacity Analysis - UN Women Training Centre

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Jul-2014

Application Deadline :

15-Jun-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 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

The UN Women Training Centre (TC) located in Santo Domingo provides high-quality training courses, programmes and resources on key issues related to UN Women’s priorities as well as emerging topics. The TC fosters and employs innovative, participatory learning approaches and methodologies and works with diverse partners around the world to ensure the quality and effectiveness of our training services and products. The Training Centre seeks to enlist a full-time intern to support Training and Capacity Analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Training Specialist, the intern will assist the Training Centre with a review and analysis of training activities under the Fund for Gender Equality (FfGE). A work plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon.

Tasks and responsibilities

Review and analysis of training and capacity building initiatives carried out by the Fund for Gender Equality (FfGE) projects;
Documentation of lessons learned and good practices from training and capacity building activities and resources materials;
Support to the dissemination and communication of selected best practices for training.

Competencies

Core Values and Guiding Principles:

Integrity

Demonstrate the values of United Nations and UN Women, act without consideration of personal gain, resist undue political pressure in decision-making, no abuse of power or authority, stand by decisions in the organization’s interest, and take action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.

Professionalism

Show pride in work and achievements, demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter, conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and achieving results, motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, show persistence when faced with challenges, and remain calm in stressful situations.

Respect for Diversity

Work effectively with people from all backgrounds, treat all people with dignity and respect, treat men and women equally, show respect for and understand diverse opinions by examining own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses, and do not discriminate against any individual or group.

Functional competencies:

Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates should have:

Education:

Strong academic background in education, learning, staff development, international development or other related field. Must be enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor, or in a Masters degree programme, or be a recent graduate.

Experience:

Experience in research and analysis, and working in an international environment is desirable

Language:

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

AInterested candidates are invited to submit their applications by 15 June 2014 with the following documents to: trainingcentre@unwomen.org :

Application:

UN Women Internship Programme Application Form, available here ;
Resume;
Cover letter;
2 letters of recommendation.

Please mark your email communication with the subject line: Internship Application (Training Centre-Training and Capacity Analysis).

Once the candidate has been selected, the following additional documents need to be submitted:

Letter of enrollment from school;
Scanned visa document/scanned passport document if no visa is required;
Scanned life and medical insurance document;
Signed internship agreement.

UN Women Internship Policy:

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.