Disability & Inclusion Intern

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Jordan

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The objective of this Internship is to support the implementation and operationalisation of UNRWA’s Disability Inclusion Policy based on the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) at HQ level as well as in the five field offices. The Senior Disability Advisor is part of the Protection Division at UNRWA’s Headquarter and responsible for the implementation and operationalisation of disability mainstreaming across the Agency. The Intern for Disability Inclusion is expected to support the facilitation and roll-out of the disability inclusion policy, more concretely: 1. Coordinate the disability inclusion focal point network, 2. Support the implementation of the UNWRA Disability Inclusion Policy, 3. Support and coordinate the development and finalization of the Disability Inclusion Guideline, 4. Assist and support research and analysis of documents, guidelines, and reports, 5. Liaise with the different field offices, more precisely with Disability Inclusion Focal Points at RSS, Education, and other programmes. Competencies: - Innovation and openness - Flexibility and able to think outside the box. - Strong communication skills (Ability to listen, adapt, persuade, and transform) - Strong organizational skills - Ability to persuade others to follow. - Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly. - Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly. - Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables. - Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.

Qualifications/special skills

Education: Applicants to the UNRWA internship must at the time of application meet one of the following academic requirements: a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) of social science, public health, rehabilitation or similar. b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); c) Graduated from an above-mentioned programme no longer than 1 year Previous work experience would be an advantage but is not a requirement. Knowledge of disability inclusion is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages would be necessary.

Languages

Language Requirements: • Fluency in English is required. • Other languages would be an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

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 who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.