Intern - Language Training Programme [temporary]

vor 2 Wochen

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

The internship is located in the Centre for Learning and Multilingualism (CLM), Human Resources Management Service, United Nations Office at Geneva. This internship is for a period of three months, from 25 April to 14 July 2023.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time.¿

The intern will work five (5) days per week (40 hours) under the overall supervision of the head of the Language Training Programme and under the direct supervision of the teachers responsible for the Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish Programme at the Centre for Learning and Multilingualism (CLM). The time percentage of your work for different language teams will be decided at the beginning of the internship and might change throughout during the internship.

**Responsibilities**:
The incumbent will:

- Assist in developing and updating learning materials, resources and online activities using the platform on Moodle;
- Assist in the running of webinars for those doing online courses;
- Design, develop, update and revise language teaching materials;
- Work on our internal testing and evaluation system and other ongoing projects;
- Carry out other staff development activities when requested.

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 short comings time.
- Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated.

TECHNOLOGICAL AWARNESS:

- Keeps abreast of available technology.
- Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office.

Education

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).
- 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

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required; and ‘fluency’ or ‘knowledge’ of French is ‘desirable’ or ’an advantage’. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Special Notice

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 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.

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

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

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.
- 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).

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to partic

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