Unctad Internship in The Office of The

vor 2 Wochen

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

The internship will be in the Office of the Director of UNCTAD's Division on Investment and Enterprise. The period of this internship will be for three months, starting as soon as possible.

**Responsibilities**:
- Drafts speaking notes, speeches, articles, formal correspondence and other materials as required.
- Assist in the organization of intergovernmental meetings, conferences and workshops, amongst others through the preparation of pre
- and post-meeting documentation; liaising with participants, scheduling and other duties as required.
- Maintain databases, develop and manage user surveys and other performance-management tools.
- Prepare web-based materials and inputs for the Division’s websites, social media campaigns and other new media initiatives.
- Collect, evaluate, interpret and analyse investment and enterprise development-related policy developments.
- Prepare first drafts of analytical studies on investment and enterprise for development issues and policies.
- Contribute to the monitoring, backstopping and assessing the implementation of programmes and projects.

Expected Outputs

Extensive research, documented drafts of articles and presentations on various topics pertaining to investment and enterprise for sustainable development;
Preparation of substantive documents for intergovernmental meetings;
Finalization of various mandatory documents for reporting on DIAE core activities and services;
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).

For this position: Studies in the areas of International Economics, Development Economics, International Relations or related field.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English, is required for this position. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Assessment

The cover Note must include:

- Title of degree you are currently pursuing;
- Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme);
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, if any; IT skills and three references.

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