UN WOMEN Jobs - 84822- Intern, Governance

Intern, Governance

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

06-May-2019

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Until 15 July 2019

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

UN Women Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works 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.

Unit/ Project Background:

The Executive Board is the governance structure for UN Women’s operational and coordination activities and provides operational policy guidance to UN Women.

As the interface with Member States, the Secretariat strives to ensure effective relationships between UN Women and its Executive Board. Under the leadership of the President and with advice from the Bureau, the Secretariat assists in all aspects of the work of the Executive Board, including the organization of formal sessions every year, informal consultations, briefings, Bureau meetings and field visits.

Working in close cooperation with the UN Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, the Executive Board Secretariat ensures the timely production and translation of all UN Women documentation presented to the Executive Board and maintains the repository of decisions of the Executive Board. It also provides members and observers with updated information by maintaining respective web-pages and the papersmart-portals.

The Secretariat coordinates closely with Board secretariats of UN Funds and Programmes, such as UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNICEF and WFP, to ensure harmonization of practices within the UN System.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern’s duties will focus on supporting the work of the Executive Board, and will include in particular:

Support the Executive Board Secretariat team in preparations of Executive Board and Bureau meetings, take notes and prepare summaries of these meetings and assist in preparations of any Executive Board activity;
Assist in preparations of and servicing of the Executive Board at its formal sessions and informal briefings and consultations;
Carry out research and draft the relevant papers;
Take notes and prepare highlights of other intergovernmental meetings that have impacts on gender equality and empowerment of women and girls, as assigned by the IGSD leadership;
Perform other duties as required.

Learning Opportunities:

Increase understanding of gender equality, UN Women’s work and the UN system;
Increase knowledge and understanding of issues related to intergovernmental processes;
Work as a team member in a multicultural setting.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: http://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-employment-values-and-competencies-definitions-en.pdf

Functional Competencies:

Familiarity with gender issues and the relevant UN terms;
Ability to learn quickly;
Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines;
Exceptional attention to detail;
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with varying complexity;
Ability to adapt in a constantly-changing and fast-paced environment;
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills as well as exemplary customer service skills;
Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
Ability to exercise good judgment, use discretion, work with limited supervision;
A self-starter; able to anticipate issues and propose solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

The intern must have studies in communications, political sciences, law, economics, finance, public relations, public administration or other similar subject at the university level.
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.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Working knowledge of another UN language is a distinct advantage

Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women.

Application Information:

UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
Selected applicants must provide a resume/CV, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, copy of passport, and copy of visa (if applicable)

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment

UN Women Internship Policy:

1.) Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

2.) UN Women internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;

3.) All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;

4.) UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;

5.) The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;

6.) Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to positions in the professional and above category in UN WOMEN during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship;

7.) 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