Intern for CMCS Training Function

Internship Programme & Policy

Overview

Support the CMCS training programme and develop training modules.

You have:

• Be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme;
• Experience in a field of study closely related to the internship;
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Office Suite;
• Fluency in spoken, written, listening and reading English;
• Knowledge of Spanish is desirable;
• Experience with knowledge management is desirable;
• Proficient in using collaborative tools such as Google Drive;
• Desirable experience in humanitarian affairs and/or civil-military coordination;

Contract

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

Work Location

Istanbul Full Time/ In person/ Remote or Hybrid

Expected duration

Expected Duration: Initially 3 months (can be extended up to 6 months) Desired Start Date: 08 June 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the CMCS training lead, the intern will perform the following tasks; 1) Support the preparation and delivery of the UN-CMCoord training programme: - Support the administration of the preparatory phase of each event on the virtual OSOCC (preparing invitations, questionnaires, and logistics notes) - Support in shortlisting processes and manage communication with participants (developing checklists and correspondence) - Help refine and contextualize the weekly programme with course managers - Support preparatory tasks for training events 2) Support the maintenance of the UN-CMCoord Adaptable Training Modules (ATM) - Track inconsistencies in the UN-CMCoord ATM - Notice and record changes to UN-CMCoord policy and practice - Update training modules as needed - Develop new training modules and exercises as needed 3) Maintain the UN-CMCoord Training site - Identify and resolve technical problems in dialoguing.org - Suggest improvements to the platform - Review the content and the functionality of the entire e-learning framework 4) Other tasks as requested, including but not limited to - Conduct research and develop notes on Civil-Military coordination, humanitarian access, and protection. - Assist in training delivery, including reporting, capturing lessons learned, and other tasks related to internal/external knowledge management. - Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor in support of CMCS’

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) Applicants for the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship you are applying and experience in training support is required. Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and MS Teams is required. Proficiency with collaborative tools such as Google docs, slides, sheets and knowledge of Adobe Suite, in particular, InDesign, is required. Fully proficient computer skills, including web-based google platforms, is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access and experience in knowledge management is desirable. Experience in humanitarian affairs and/or civil-military coordination is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken, written, listening and reading English is required for this internship. Knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

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.

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