Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Closing date: Saturday, 18 February 2017
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| Posting Title: | Intern - Administration, I |
| Job Code Title: | INTERN - ADMINISTRATION |
| Department/Office: | DEPARTMENT OF PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 20 January 2017 - 18 February 2017 |
| Job Opening Number: | 17-Administration-DPKO-72862-R-New York (A) |
Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• 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;
• Assist in the development of a communication strategy;
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Competencies• 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;
• Assist in the development of a communication strategy;
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
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-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
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 ExperienceApplicants 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.
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.