Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Closing date: Thursday, 2 February 2017
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| Posting Title: | INTERN - CIVIL AFFAIRS, I |
| Job Code Title: | INTERN - CIVIL AFFAIRS |
| Department/Office: | DEPARTMENT OF PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 19 January 2017 - 02 February 2017 |
| Job Opening Number: | 17-Civil Affairs-DPKO-73273-R-New York (A) |
Special Notice
Duration: Up to six months. This announcement is for Spring 2017 Session at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. A complete online application (Cover Note and
Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The cover note must include:- Title of the degree you are currently pursuing;- Graduation date (when
you will be graduating from the programme);- IT skills and programmes you are proficient in;- Top three areas of interest/department and team preferences;- Why you are the best candidate
for that specific department/team;- Your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and
three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Org. Setting and ReportingPersonal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The cover note must include:- Title of the degree you are currently pursuing;- Graduation date (when
you will be graduating from the programme);- IT skills and programmes you are proficient in;- Top three areas of interest/department and team preferences;- Why you are the best candidate
for that specific department/team;- Your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and
three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
The Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Department of Field Support (DFS) internships are for three months with the opportunity for extension, depending on
the needs of DPKO/DFS. This position is located in the Policy and Best Practices Service (PBPS) of DPKO/DFS. The internship is UNPAID. 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.
Responsibilitiesthe needs of DPKO/DFS. This position is located in the Policy and Best Practices Service (PBPS) of DPKO/DFS. The internship is UNPAID. 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.
Responsibilities of this internship will encompass many aspects of the Peacekeeping Policy and Best Practices Service's work. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: •
Assistance in conducting research on issues related to Peacekeeping Policy and Best Practices, potential areas of focus may include: Civil Affairs, Child Protection, HIV/AIDS, Gender,
Protection of Civilians, Knowledge Management, Guidance, Socio-economic drivers of conflict and Peacekeeping Reform. • Assistance in the review of various policies, papers and
other documents/materials as they relate the to the teams within the Service; • Assistance in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles and other
materials related to the work of the various teams within the Service. • Attending and taking notes at conferences and meetings; • Assistance in servicing conferences and meetings.
CompetenciesAssistance in conducting research on issues related to Peacekeeping Policy and Best Practices, potential areas of focus may include: Civil Affairs, Child Protection, HIV/AIDS, Gender,
Protection of Civilians, Knowledge Management, Guidance, Socio-economic drivers of conflict and Peacekeeping Reform. • Assistance in the review of various policies, papers and
other documents/materials as they relate the to the teams within the Service; • Assistance in preparing reports, concept papers, policy documents, talking points, articles and other
materials related to the work of the various teams within the Service. • Attending and taking notes at conferences and meetings; • Assistance in servicing conferences and meetings.
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
Educationexhibits 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
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university of higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided
into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. 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 demonstrated the 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 Experienceinto undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. 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 demonstrated the 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 experience for participation in the programme but experience in peacekeeping missions, international organizations and/or humanitarian settings is an advantage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of
French is desirable.
AssessmentFrench is desirable.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.