INTERN - Organizational Development
Support OHCHR Strategic Planning and Programme Management initiatives.
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Overview
Support OHCHR Strategic Planning and Programme Management initiatives.
You have:
- Be enrolled in or have completed a second university degree or higher; or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree.
- Field of study closely related to the internship such as Behavioural Science, Social and Behaviour Change, Psychology and/or Human Rights issues.
- Excellent drafting ability in English is required.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required, additional language competencies, especially French and/or Spanish, are highly desirable.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Geneva (on-site) or remote
Expected duration
3 months (initially) to be extended for additional 3 months based on performance
Duties and Responsibilities
The Organizational Development Intern will undertake a variety of tasks to support OHCHR Strategic Planning, Programme Management, Evaluation and Change Service (SPECS) Functions, in particular concerning organizational transformation. Under the direction and supervision of the Senior Programme Management Officer, the intern shall undertake the following tasks: - Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources, specifically research related to the role of Behavioural Science in Programme impact achievement. - Supports the development of communication materials, such as reports, presentations, and concept notes, infographics and videos concerning relevant initiatives. - Provides support with secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc. - Other tasks as directed by the Senior Programme Management Officer.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a second university degree, equivalent, or higher; (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants are not required to have previous work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is an advantage. Studies related to Behevioural Science, Social and Behaviour Change, Psychology and / or Human Rights issues. Excellent drafting ability in English. Please describe how you meet this criterion.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Additional language competencies, especially French and/or Spanish, highly 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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your research experience related to Behavioral Science. | This question assesses your applicability to the tasks required for the internship. | Provide examples of your academic projects or assignments that involved research. |
| How do you handle drafting communication materials such as reports or presentations? | The interviewer wants to understand your drafting skills and abilities to present information clearly. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What coursework have you completed that relates to Organizational Development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you collaborated with teams on projects or assignments? Describe your experience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an instance where you had to manage multiple tasks simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you know about the UN's approach to Human Rights issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in this internship with the UN? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach compiling and organizing information from various sources? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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