PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT INTERN

Contract

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

Work Location

Geneva

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of UNRSF, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the work of the UNRSF Secretariat as follows:

• Supporting research and assisting in the preparation and active participation in meetings and workshops with project teams across diverse geographical locations; • Supporting in project management activities, including monitoring, evaluation, and the review of project reports; • Supporting the establishment and development of strategic partnerships, involving background research and communication with partner agencies; • Supporting in improving and managing databases of project information, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information and maintaining master Excel documents essential to project operations; • Supporting in internal and external communications with project stakeholders to follow up on project progress; • Supporting in coordinating meeting schedules, draft meeting minutes in an accurate, organized, and concise manner; • Performing other duties as requested.

For this role the following skills/experience are strongly desired:

• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse and synthesis information from various sources. • Basic understanding of project and document management principles and event facilitation. • Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and willingness to take on new challenges. • Strong attention to detail and an ability to propose effective solutions. • Full proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. • Strong oral and written communication ability in English. Fluency in French, Spanish considered an asset.

Competencies

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • Planning & organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: - Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in 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; Applicants for all countries are accepted and under-represented or un-represented countries in the UN are encouraged to apply. 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.

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in French, Spanish considered an asset.

Additional Information

The internship is for a duration of 6 months with a starting day as soon as possible. Completed online application (Cover letter and Personal History Profile) is required. The selected candidate may start the internship online.

The cover letter must include: Title of the degree you are currently pursuing, Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme), List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in, Top three areas of interest, Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship position, Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, and your availability during the period considered.

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.