Unctad Internship in Institutional Investment

vor 2 Wochen

Freiburg, Freiburg, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

Installed in his/her computer the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system, software and security updates as soon as they are issued.


  • Enabled the builtin software firewall that comes with the operating software of the computer.
  • Be able to use the password manager enabling the creation of strong passwords and to secure access to all UNCTAD/UN/related resources.
The internship position is located in the UNCTAD's Institutional Investment Facilitation Section/Division on Investment and Enterprise.

The period of this internship will be for three months, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

The Institutional Investment Facilitation Section strives to expose interns to all three pillars of UNCTAD's activities: research, intergovernmental meetings and technical assistance to Governments mainly from developing countries.

Training and mentoring will be provided all along the internship by the supervisor (s) and team of colleagues in the Office.

Carrying out his/her tasks under the guidance and supervision of the supervisor, the intern will perform the following functions:

  • Assist in conducting research on sustainable finance and international investment issues.
  • Provide support to the development of a sustainable investment funds database.
  • Provide support to meetings, workshops and community building activities under an institutional investor partnership programme focusing on SDG investment.

More generally, interns shall:

  • Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization notwithstanding their status as described in section 4 of the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2000/9 & ST/AI/2005/11.
  • Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. The UN shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material which bears a direct relation to or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of the UN, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to the UN in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law.
  • Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to the UN.
  • Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or on the receiving department/office and will not engage in any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN.
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 twoway 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.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:

  • Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
  • Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
  • Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
  • Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
  • Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
  • Uses time efficiently.

TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS:

  • Keeps abreast of available technology
  • Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office
  • Shows willingness to learn new technology
Education

  • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or

Additionally applicants should:

  • 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 includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
For this position, the university degree must be in the area of economics, political science, development studies or related area

Studies in economics, international investment, and skills in quantitative

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