INTERN - UNIC MANAMA (Position for Abu Dhabi)

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Overview

Intern at the United Nations Information Centre in Manama.

You have:

• Enrolled in or completed a graduate school program or in the final year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level).
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its ideals.
• Ability to successfully interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.

Contract

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

Work Location

Flexible (In Person and Remotely)

Expected duration

3 to 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is designed to be remote and part-time (

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Information Centre, the following conditions must be met: (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); - Be computer literate in standard software applications; - Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; - Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Interns do not require work experience. If you are publishing a Job Opening, you should use the following questions to ensure that applicants meet the eligibility requirements: “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.” “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 and Arabic is required for this internship.

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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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: careers.un.org