Intern -
Administration, New York
Organization:
DPKO - Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Country:
United States
City: New
York
Office: DPKO
New York
Grade: I-1
Closing date: Wednesday,
28 September 2016
Posting Title: INTERN - ADMINISTRATION, I
Job
Code Title: INTERN -
ADMINISTRATION
Department/
Office: Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Duty
Station: NEW YORK
Posting
Period: 8 September
2016-28 September 2016
Job
Opening number: 16-ADM-DPKO-66208-R-NEW YORK (O)
Staffing
Exercise ID: N/A
United
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special
Notice
A
completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is
required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must
include:
· Degree Programme (What
are you currently studying?)
· Graduation Date (When
will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
· List the IT skills and
programmes that you are proficient in.
· List your top three
areas of interest.
· 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, ONLY successful
candidates will be contacted.
Organizational Setting
and Reporting
The
Internship is located in the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration
(DDR) Section of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI)
in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). The DDR Section (DDRS)
provides planning and operational support to DDR programmes and community
violence reduction in the following peacekeeping operations: MINUSCA (CAR),
MONUSCO (Democratic Republic of the Congo), UNAMID (Darfur), MINUSTAH (Haiti),
MINUSMA (Mali), UNSOM (Somalia), UNSMIL (Libya), UNOAU (UN Office to the
African Union) and Colombia. The Section also assists Special Political
Missions with planning for DDR and associated processes. The internship is for
three months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the
department. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per
week (35 hours) under the supervision of a DDRS staff member.
Responsibilities
Duties
may include, but are not limited to:
· Assist in the
development of a communication strategy;
· Assist in providing
planning and operational support to DDR components of peace operations;
· Conduct specific
research on current developments related to DDR in assigned countries;
· Support the work of
the Inter-Agency Working Group on DDR;
· Update factsheets on peacekeeping
missions;
· Attend seminars and
meetings of interest to DDRS and provide briefing notes to colleagues;
· Assist in any
administrative work of the DDRS, including the organization of meetings;
· Perform other duties
as requested by the supervisor.
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
Education
To
qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the
following conditions must be met:
· Applicants must 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); 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;
· Be computer literate
in standard software applications;
· Have a demonstrated
keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment
to the ideals of the Charter; and
· 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
Applicants
are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the
internship programme.
Languages
Fluency
in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is
desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Potential
candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further
consideration.