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Org. Setting and Reporting

This internship is located in the Operations and Crisis Centre ’ s Research and Liaison Unit. The Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC) reports to the Assistant Secretary-General for Strategic Coordination through the Director of Strategic Planning and Monitoring in the Executive Office of the Secretary- General (EOSG) with an additional reporting line to the Director for Coordination and Share Services (ODCSS) of the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO) with regard to services for the peace and security pillar. The UNOCC provides global situational awareness, crisis, and risk management services. It supports UN leadership with cross-pillar decision-making support and serves as the primary cross-pillar analytics hub at UN Headquarters. UNOCC ’ s Research and Liaison Unit delivers cross-pillar analysis, research, and data-driven services that help integrate peace and security, humanitarian, sustainable development, human rights, and operational perspectives.

This internship is UNPAID and is designed to be in person and full-time (35 hours per week). It can be adapted for remote or hybrid upon request, with start dates in April/May 2023 or October/November 2023. Internships may be extended up to maximum six months depending on the needs of the Division.

R esponsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the team leader, the Intern may:

Support monitoring, research and analysis (quantitative and qualitative) of political and security developments, human rights, economic and social developments, and humanitarian issues aligned with UN system-wide activities and priorities; assist in preparing visual slides and analytical briefs for cross-pillar and integrated-reporting outputs for senior UN leadership using standard methodology and templates. Support delivery of presentations to Member States, including by compiling, processing, and visualizing information in a collaborative setting under time pressure; assist in identifying sources of data, maintaining established records and data sets and the further development of responsive sets of data/indicators for use on analysis products; and participate in meetings and draft minutes/meeting summaries as required.

Competencies

Professionalism

- Shows ability to monitor and analyze political, human rights, humanitarian, operational, and security developments, making sense of a broad range of information and data to draw insight

- Demonstrates the skill and knowledge necessary to produce visual presentations and briefs on substantive issues

- Shows willingness to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in professional situations

- Applies an exceptional level of attention to detail to all tasks

Communication

- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively

- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately

- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication

- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience

- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork

- A motivated self-starter able to use initiative to solve problems and work reliably to a high standard with minimal supervision

- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals

- Actively seeks to apply technology across tasks

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicants at the time of application must meet one of the following requirements:

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

(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)

2. Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter.

3. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and standard office automation equipment are required

For the post advertised, data analysis and visualization skills and proficiency of related software applications (e.g.: Microsoft Power BI and others) is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Assessment

Potential candidates may be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise.

Special Notice

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. For internships outside the United States, interns who are not citizens of the country, permanent residents, or not currently in the country's non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a valid visa and work permit, allowing them to undertake the internship.

Applicants who are children or siblings (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of a staff member and sons or daughters-in-law may not be engaged as an intern. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel, and access to UN premises.

We recruit interns for assignments of at least 3 to 4 months, with the possibility of extension for a total of six months. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that start and end dates are flexible.

A completed online application (Motivational Statement and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Motivational Statement must also include:

- Title of degree you are currently pursuing.

- Graduation Date (When will you be/are graduating/have graduated from the programme?)

- List the IT skills and programmes in which you are proficient

- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship

- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three

references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates.