Unctad Internship in The Entrepreneurship

vor 2 Wochen

Fribourg, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

The internship will be in the Entrepreneurship Section, Division on Investment and Enterprise. The period of this internship will be for a period of three months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of six months.

**Responsibilities**:
The Entrepreneurship 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.

Carrying out his/her tasks under the supervision of a senior staff member, the intern will perform the following functions:

- Assist in collecting and analysing data on entrepreneurship for the countries undergoing Entrepreneurship Policy studies.
- Conduct research on entrepreneurship, in particular youth-led businesses.
- Assist in collecting and analysing data from Empretec (business development centers) training workshops.
- Assist in the organization of events, workshops and logistics; prepare briefing and presentation materials for senior officials prior to their participation in such events.
- Assist in the expansion of UNCTAD entrepreneurship networks.
- Assist in the preparation of briefings and presentation materials for potential partnerships.
- Support to the preparation and production of articles on entrepreneurship development, particularly on trending issues and innovation in entrepreneurship.
- Attend meetings and assist in reporting, writing briefs and other content.
- Assist in other areas when requested.

More generally, interns shall:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. 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;

5. 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 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.

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

(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,

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

Moreover, interns 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:
Studies in economics, international investment, international business, and skills in quantitative analysis are preferable.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for this position and knowle

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