INTERN - POLITICAL AFFAIRS

部门：联合国日内瓦办事处

实习地点：日内瓦（可远程实习）

实习期限：3-6个月，实习将于2022年6月开始

语言要求：掌握英语或法语，掌握联合国其他官方语言将被视为加分项

申请时间：2022年4月26日-7月9日

详情链接：https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=179995&Lang=en-US

The post is located at the Office of the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) with the Political Affairs and Partnerships Section.

The internship is for a minimum duration of three (3) months and can be extended up to six (6) months.

The internship will start from June 2022.

The internship is UNPAID and fulltime, and interns work five (5) days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of the Officer-in-charge of internship under the supervision of the Head of the Political Affairs and Partnerships Section, based in the Office of the Director General at the Palais des Nations.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Section and under the daily guidance of the Professional Officer in the Section, the incumbent will be asked to:

- Assist staff in research for and drafting of speeches;

- Monitor and carry out research on topical issues in international affairs and to prepare background papers and analysis for the Section;

- Monitor and carry out research on developments within the United Nations funds, programmes and specialized agencies and other international organizations, in particular the Geneva-based entities, and to prepare background notes for the attention of the Chief of Section; upon request, to attend meetings of United Nations entities; to prepare summaries and analysis of the discussions;

- Monitor and carry out research on academic and research institutions, think tanks and foundations and prepare background notes for the attention of the Chief of Section; upon request, to attend meetings and prepare summaries;

- Research, draft and update country profiles and other background in preparation for the presentation of credentials to the Director-General or other meetings with high-level dignitaries;

- Participate in the planning and organization of seminars, workshops and other events with external partners, including, inter alia, undertaking background research; identifying speakers and invitees; preparing invitations; liaising with speakers; responding to queries and providing relevant information to invitees; and assisting in the general administration of the individual event;

- Draft and prepare routine correspondence for the Section;

- Assist in the administration of the institutional memory of the Section, including updating databases of country profiles and other material, as necessary;

- Carries out any other ad hoc tasks, as may be required by the Chief of Section and /or the Professional Officers in the Section.

PROFESSIONALISM

- Conceptual skills and ability to conduct independent research, identify issues and summarize diverse information.

- Shows pride in work and in achievements. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.

- Remains calm in stressful situations. Good understanding of the UN's mission and organizational setup.

COMMUNICATION

- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.

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

- Asks questions to clarify, and shows 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.

TEAM WORK

- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; ability to place the team agenda before a personal one.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, applicants 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);

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

Interested candidates must be pursuing or pursued their degree in areas related to this Job Opening.

In addition, interested candidates must:

- Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point);

- 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.

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.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, ability to speak, read and draft in English or French is required. Knowledge of the other language would be an advantage.

Potential candidates may be contacted by the hiring team directly if further information is needed during the review of their application.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY candidates who have been short-listed will be contacted.

Completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The cover note must include:

- Date of availability.

- Title of degree you are currently pursuing.

- Graduation date (when will you be/have graduating/graduated from the programme?).

- IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.

- 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.

There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations upon completion of the internship.

The internship may be conducted remotely due to COVID-19 and its related travel restrictions.

Interns are responsible for all internship-related expenses that they incur. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon award of an internship, interns are responsible for securing adequate insurance coverage and are required to sign and return a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of these conditions of service.

A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this instruction, "child" means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member's spouse (son- or daughter-in-law). "Sibling" includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child of the spouse of a parent of a staff member (that is, also half- and step-sibling).

Candidates of certain nationalities must obtain a visa authorizing their stay in Switzerland before they depart for Geneva to begin their internship. While this is the overall responsibility of the selected candidate, we will provide information and supporting documents in this regard.

**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. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship？remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.

**Dans le contexte de la pandémie de maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19), et compte tenu des contraintes liées à la délivrance des visas, aux voyages internationaux et à l’accès aux locaux de l’ONU, il peut être demandé aux candidates et candidats d’effectuer leur stage à distance, en tout ou en partie.