Intern - Language Training Programme [temporary]
Vor 5 Tagen
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 18 September to 8 December.
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 training assistant and the teachers responsible for the Arabic, 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 during the internship.
**Responsibilities**:
The incumbent will:
- Design and develop multimedia content, such as video, audio, graphics, images, etc.;
- Develop and update learning materials, resources and online activities using the elearning platform Moodle;
- Assist in the running of webinars for those doing online courses;
- Work on other ongoing projects.
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; and
- 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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team short comings; and
- Supports other team members, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated tasks.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARNESS:
- Keeps abreast of available technology;
- Understands the applicability and limitations of technology in the work of the Section;
- Shows willingness to learn new technology.
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 includes 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 this internship, fluency in one of the working languages is essential. Mastery of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is desirable.
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.
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