Internship 2024

Internship

Overview

Join UNAIDS as an intern to contribute to global health initiatives.

You have:

• Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a degree program at a recognized institution.
• Candidates must be at least 20 years of age at the date of application.
• Candidates must have a working knowledge of at least one official language.
• Candidates must hold a valid passport from a WHO/UNAIDS Member State.
• Candidates must not have previously participated in UNAIDS' internship program.

Contract

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UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. UNAIDS' Cosponsors include UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/24/ISHIP1

Title: Internship 2024

Contract type: Internship

Date: 1 February 2024

Application Deadline: 31 May 2024 Internships

Organization unit: AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)

Duty station: Multiple Duty Stations Various About UNAIDS: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations-UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank-and works closely with global and national partners towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more at unaids.org.

**A stipend may be offered by UNAIDS to contribute to intern's living expenses, only to candidates NOT already receiving financial support.**

IMPORTANT: Candidates for internships at UNAIDS must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate degree program at a recognized educational institution, OR have completed a course of study and have been awarded an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate degree at a recognized educational institution within the past year. If candidates are recent graduates they will be expected to start the internship within 12 months of their date of graduation. Contractual Terms and Conditions: -Ability to work effectively in teams, adapt and integrate easily with the team, work cooperatively in support of team objectives. - Ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and convincing way in one-on-one discussions or groups presentations and ability to produce clear correspondence and written reports. - Ability to effectively apply their knowledge and skills to the job, and to consistently learn and improve performance. - Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm in their work, effectively organize and manage time, and deliver high-quality results in line with agreed objectives. - Ability to innovate and find new ways of working and improving results while maintaining a strong service orientation. - Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities, to be productive, fulfill commitments and use resources responsibly. Additional Information: Candidates must be at least 20 years of age at the date of application and have a working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of the WHO/UNAIDS's official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) required in the office of internship. Candidates should be holders of a valid passport/ID from WHO/UNAIDS Member State. Persons with immediate family members employed by the UNAIDS Secretariat (e.g. son/daughter, brother/sister or mother/father) are not eligible for internships. UNAIDS may only offer an internship to candidates who have NOT previously participated in UNAIDS' internship program. Clearances Annual salary: (Net of tax) at single rate - - - - - -

Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. - - - - - -

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - - - - - -

Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.

UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. - - - - - -

Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. Internships UNAIDS has a smoke-free environment

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