INTERN - HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS, I

Contract

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

Work Location

New York, hybrid mode.

Expected duration

The internship is being offered for a minimum period of three (3) months, with a possibility of extension up to a maximum period of six (6) months, beginning at a mutually agreed time.

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. This job opening announcement broadcasts an internship opportunity with OCHA in New York. The intern, under the general guidance of a primary supervisor, shall be assigned to Evaluation and Oversight Section (EOS). This internship shall be based in New York, U.S.A., and the intern will be under the general guidance and direct supervision of OCHA-New York supervisor. The Evaluation and Oversight Section manages evaluations of OCHA's work and of the wider humanitarian response, and monitors the implementation of recommendations from these evaluations, as well as from audits, reviews and other assessments. For more information, see https://www.unocha.org/themes/evaluationsand-reviews Duties may include, but are not limited to: •Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues. •Supports the planning and organization of meetings and briefings. •Drafts meeting notes, background papers and other documents, undertaking research in thematic areas if necessary. •Helps design various information materials, including publication covers, presentation templates, flyers, infographics and social media visuals. •Proposes ideas and solutions for better management of the Section’s information and knowledge products. •Identifies opportunities for OCHA’s evaluation products to reach a wider audience. •Assists in collecting comments from stakeholders and in reviewing project documents. •Contributes to the preparation of various written documents, e.g. drafts sections of evaluations, background papers, etc. •Maintains and uploads documents on team website. •Collaborates with programme/project managers on performance monitoring. •Researches and monitors a wide range of UN developments and news sources, including press releases, statements, news conferences, briefings and meetings for key developments, news or events relevant to specific evaluations. •Assists in preparing dissemination plans of ongoing evaluations and related documents, including presentations, one-pagers, flayers, etc. •Assists in the Section’s work on evaluation and oversight. •Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, 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); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). Students who have completed the academic year prior to the final year of a first university degree but have not yet commenced to the final year are eligible for the internship programme but must provide proof of their continued enrolment. The University degree must be in the area of political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or in a related field. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

Additional Information

Candidates will be assessed based on their Candidate Profile. Individual interviews may be conducted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. A complete online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The cover Note must include: - Title of degree you are currently pursuing; - Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme); - IT skills and programmes in which you are proficient; - Explanation why you are the best candidate for the internship position. In your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, if any; IT skills and three (3) references. Due to high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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.