UNDP Jobs - 84286- Internship Roster

Internship Roster

Location :

Bishkek, KYRGYZSTAN

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-Apr-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 weeks with possible extension up to 6 months based on the Office needs

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 applications are accepted for the Roster of Interns. The Roster? validity is till? 31 May?2020

Purpose of UNDP’s Internship Programme is to:

Provide a framework by which students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to UNDP offices, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments;
Expose them to an international environment;
Expose them to work of the Organization with the objective of deepening their knowledge and understanding of UNDP goals, principles and activities;
Provide UNDP offices with the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

Duties and Responsibilities

The typical tasks performed by interns include:

Assist in researches;
Support in preparation of documents;
Cataloguing/ filing/ copying/ scanning information;
Assisting in the organization of conferences, forums or other collaborative events;
Support in preparation/ publishing knowledge stories/ best practices;
Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Corporate?competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional?competencies:

Strong track record of research and writing skills;
Knowledge of gender and/or human rights;
Editing skills are helpful;
Computer literate in standard software applications;
Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Required Skills and Experience

UNDP may accept interns providing the following conditions are met:

Education:

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 (as defined in (a) and (b)?above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience:

Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter.

Language:

Proficiency in ?English;
Fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz is an asset.

Financial aspects, expenses and medical benefits:

The Internship Programme operates on a non-remunerative basis. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or his sponsoring institution or government.
UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance for the intern or for any costs arising from accidents and/or illness during the internship period. Applicants are required to provide evidence of adequate medical insurance coverage.
UNDP is not responsible for any claims by an intern or third party in the case of loss or damage to property or death or personal injury as a result of actions or omissions on the part of the intern during the internship period.

Working conditions:

During the internship session, interns will be provided with a desk, phone and computer access.

Further career opportunities with UN:

The purpose of the Internship Programme is to complement to the Intern's studies, but not to lead to further employment with UN. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
Interns cannot apply for posts during the period of internship.

Important note:

Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members.
Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.
Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

To apply, kindly upload the full package of the following documents online

A duly completed “UNDP internship application form”;
A copy of the most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
A letter from the university confirming current enrollment and graduation date or copy of diploma;
A copy of academic transcript or academic record book;
A recommendation letter from the university.

Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.

Applications with? incomplete package of documents SHALL NOT be?considered.?