Programme Management Assistant Intern: Supporting capacity building

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Overview

Support capacity building and programme management activities to prevent violent extremism.

You have:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or be enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree programme.
• Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its ideals.
• Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
• Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
• Good knowledge of English and Portuguese is required; knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.
• Willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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 (Hybrid, all remote, or in-person)

Expected duration

6 months. Desired start date is 2 June 2025, or sooner.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern is expected to perform various activities, and will work in areas of programme management and policy matters related to preventing and countering violent extremism conducive to terrorism, including: • Using relevant computer software, creates designs in appropriate format for promotional and other material, e.g. PowerPoint presentations, presentational materials, announcements, etc.; ensures that photos, graphics, etc. are appropriate and conform to UN standards. • Attend meetings as assigned and produce reports thereof; • Support the organization of desk-to-desk meetings with regional actors, civil society actors, Member States, regional organizations and other entities. • Conduct research, assist in data collection and conduct research and provide analysis on relevant topics. • Assist in situation monitoring, actively scanning and assessing elements of a situation to gain information or maintain an accurate understanding of it. • Provide assistance during conferences. • Assist in maintaining databases. • Support the review of key reports and publications. • Fulfill other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

Education To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: Applicants at the time of application must meet one of the following requirements: • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) • The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for. • Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar; Be proficient in standard office automation equipment, scanner, printer, etc.). • Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations 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. 1 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. 2 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. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Languages

English and Portuguese is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required. The Motivational Statement must also include: • Title of degree you are currently pursuing. • Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?) • 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.

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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