INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

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Org. Setting and Reporting The Secretariat of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) is responsible for supporting the work of CEB: the highest inter-agency body for coordination in the UN system on social, economic and related matters. CEB is chaired by the UN Secretary-General and is composed of the executive heads of 31 organizations of the UN system. It aims to advance cooperation and coherence among UN system organisations (specialised agencies, funds and programmes, and other related organisations) in programme and management areas through a coordinated approach on issues of system-wide concern. The CEB meets twice a year (November & April/May). The NY-based Secretariat also supports the work of CEB's High-level Committee on Programmes (HLCP). HLCP promotes policy coherence and system-wide cooperation, coordination and knowledge sharing in strategic programme areas and in response to emerging challenges of concern to the entire UN system. The Committee’s agenda is focused on critical sustainable development issues and technological frontier issues such as artificial intelligence. For more information about CEB, please visit, https://www.unsceb.org

The internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension up to a maximum of 6 months total depending on the needs of the Department.

The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities The intern will support the work of the CEB Secretariat by: •Assisting in the monitoring and analysis of the work of UN inter-governmental bodies, including meetings of the 76th session of the General Assembly and its main committees as well as ECOSOC and its functional commissions, on a wide variety of issues, including sustainable development, migration, climate change, human rights, the peace-development-humanitarian nexus issues and emerging challenges; •Attending formal and informal inter-governmental and inter-agency meetings and debates and preparing meeting reports and summaries from those meetings; •Contributing to the substantive and organizational preparation of the meetings of CEB and the High-Level Committee on Programmes (HLCP), including by assisting in the preparation of briefing notes and background material, public information material, statements and talking points, and providing logistical assistance; •Assisting, through research, information collection and analysis, in the preparation of thematic papers on issues of UN system-wide concern and of interest to HLCP and CEB; •Drafting correspondence and other communication; •Creating content for the CEB corporate website •Undertaking other tasks as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Appreciation and respect for diverse perspectives and interests in complex multilateral political environment; Advanced research, data analysis and report writing skills on issues relevant to the work of CEB and HLCP, and demonstrated ability to work independently; Communication: Excellent drafting and communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to understand and clearly convey complex processes; Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize activities and assignments, adjust work streams, as required, and allocate time and resources appropriately for completing work; Teamwork: Good inter-personal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds.

The intern is expected to: - Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter; and - Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Education 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 recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

In addition, applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.

Work Experience 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. Experience in drafting and editing documents are desirable. Experience working in international affairs, diplomacy, or intergovernmental institutions is desirable. Experience working with sensitive or confidential information is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is an asset.

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include: - Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?) - Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) - List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. - List your top three areas of interest. - Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. - 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.

Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.

G-4 VISAS FOR INTERNS: All interns assigned to a UN Organization, including Funds and Programmes, at a United States based duty station, who are not United States citizens or United States legal permanent residents (LPR) will be required to obtain G-4 visas prior to travelling to the United States.

Prospective interns who are already in the United States in another nonimmigrant status may need to apply for a change of status to G-4 prior to joining the United Nations for an internship. It should be emphasized that prospective interns are responsible for ensuring that they have an appropriate valid visa and employment authorization allowing them to undertake the internship.

If the applicant is in F-1 status and has a valid EAD, they may undertake an internship within the scope of their F-1 visa without seeking a change of visa status. Please note, however, that interns in F-1 status who wish to undertake an internship following completion of their academic programme as part of Optional Practical Training (OPT) ‘may’ need to seek a change of visa status to G-4 (This process currently takes about 8-10 weeks) or obtain G-4 visa overseas.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.