Intern - Population Affairs [temporary]

The internship is located in the Population Unit of the Statistical Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) based in Geneva.

The intern reports to the Chief of the Population Unit.

The Population Unit is promoting policy dialogue among UNECE member States on various facets of demographic change. The Unit is serving as the Secretariat to the UNECE Standing Working Group on Ageing, an intergovernmental body, and is contributing towards better-informed policymaking. The UNECE covers a region that spreads from North America over Western and Central Europe to Eastern Europe and Central Asia (56 member States).

**Responsibilities**:
The intern is expected to contribute to the work of the Population Unit as follows:
a) Assist in activities related to the fourth review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing and its Regional Implementation Strategy (MIPAA/RIS).
b) Contribute to the organisation of inter-governmental meetings convened by UNECE
c) Participate in the implementation of different components of the Programme of Work of the Standing Working Group on Ageing, including researching reference materials for policy briefs on ageing and assisting in the preparation of material for capacity development on ageing-related policies and programmes
d) Contribute to communication activities (press articles, website content, social media) related to the work of the Unit, identifying topics of interest and occasions for communication Contribute to the dissemination activities of the Generations and Gender Programme (a data collection programme) through maintenance and further development of the online bibliography of publications based on GGP data
e) To contribute to the day-to-day activities of the Unit, through activities such as desk research, meeting support, drafting of reports and processing of statistical data

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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAM WORK:
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.

Education
To qualify for the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
(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);
For this internship, studies in either Demography, Statistics, Economics, Social and Political Sciences, International Relations, or related fields are required.

Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
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 for all countries are accepted and under-represented or un-represented countries in the UN are encouraged to apply.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or Russian is desirablee.

Assessment
N/A

Special Notice
“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.”

KINDLY NOTE THAT THIS TEMPORARY JOB OPENING IS SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN INTERNSHIP WITH THE ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE.

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 participate in any cap