INTERN – ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, I (Temporary Job Opening)

INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, I (Temporary Job Opening)

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

岗位领域：经济管理 工作性质：长期工作

学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他

工作地点：Beirut 截止日期：30 December , 2022

岗位信息网址：https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=174605&Lang=en-US

职位描述

Org. Setting and Reporting

This internship is located within Cluster 6: "Governance and Conflict Prevention" of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA - unescwa.org).

The duration of an ESCWA internship is normally two months on a full-time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. The internship certificate is awarded on the recommendation of the supervisor.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from injury, illness or death that may occur during an internship. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage to cover the full period of the internship at the duty station and provide a medical certificate of good health prior to the commencement of the internship. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the intern encompass all aspects of the section and, in general, of Subprogramme's work. The intern will be responsible for carrying out, but not limited to, the following tasks:

1 - Provide assistance for quantitative and qualitative background research for the Subprogramme documents, reports, working and technical papers;

2 - Compile, process and work with socioeconomic databases in countries in conflict, crisis and transition;

3 - Document and conduct legal and internet research on Least Developed Countries and the Istanbul Plan of Action from national sources through identification of data sources and preparation of data sets;

4 - Draft analytical summaries of intergovernmental discussions;

5 - Research assigned issues on governance and institutional development;

6 - Gather information and identify and explore opportunities to support the Subprogramme to advance its agenda through analytical work;

7 - Assist in documentation and preparation of Expert Group Meetings and other events of the Subprogramme;

8 - Undertake any other assignment requested by the Subprogramme Director and Section Chief.

Competencies

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 - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others ’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client Orientation - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “ clients ” and seeks to see things from clients ’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients ’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients ’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education

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

1. Applicants must:

(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); or

(c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;

2. Applicants must:

(a) be computer literate in standard software applications;

(b) have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter; and

(c) 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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Note: “ Fluency ” equals a rating of ‘ fluent ’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “ Knowledge of ” equals a rating of ‘ confident ’ in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

A completed online application must include, beside the mandatory Personal History Profile, a Cover Note mentioning the following:

- Degree Programme (what are you currently studying?).

- Graduation Date (when will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?).

- List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.

- List of your top three areas of interest.

- Explanation of why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.

- Explanation of 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.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.