Intern RCO Perú

Assist in coordination of UN activities in Peru and support key development initiatives.

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Overview

Assist in coordination of UN activities in Peru and support key development initiatives.

You have:

  • Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) or be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
  • Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.

Contract

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

Work Location

Lima

Expected duration

6 MESES

Duties and Responsibilities

•The UN Resident Coordinator system aims to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. The 2018 UN reform delinked the Resident Coordinator system from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and invigorated the authority and neutrality of Resident Coordinators. I Lima, the Office of the Resident Coordinator coordinates the 22 Agencies, Funds and Programmes. The internship in the RCO Peru will last 6 months. Candidates may be selected throughout the posting period, on an "as-needed" basis. •The candidate will provide direct support to the Team Leader and/or assigned national officers for the development of the activities,the tasks included will be: •Support the coordination of United Nations activities in Peru, including assistance in organizing meetings, workshops, and events. •Conduct research and analysis on key development issues in Peru, with a focus on topics relevant to the SDGs. •Assist in drafting reports, briefs, and other communication materials on UN initiatives and achievements. •Provide support in maintaining databases, filing systems, and other administrative tasks as needed. •Assist in liaising with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other partners to facilitate collaboration an information exchange. •Participate in team meetings and other relevant activities of the RCO.

Qualifications/special skills

The basic education required is HS Diploma. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) Applicants to 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 that you are applying for is required Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

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 Information

Potential candiates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

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 experience with research and analysis on development issues. The interviewer wants to understand your ability to analyze complex problems and contribute solutions. Provide examples from your academic or project work where you conducted research.
How would you contribute to organizing UN meetings and events? This checks your organizational skills and understanding of the role's responsibilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to apply for an internship with the United Nations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle collaboration with diverse groups and stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain the importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in global development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to draft a report or communication material. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take to maintain an orderly filing system or database? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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