Programme Management Intern
Assist in the Programme Management Unit at UNECE for technical cooperation activities.
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Overview
Assist in the Programme Management Unit at UNECE for technical cooperation activities.
You have:
- 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.
- Fluency in English is required.
- No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
This internship is designed to be in person but can be adjusted if necessary
Expected duration
5 months flexible
Duties and Responsibilities
This internship is located in the Programme Management Unit (PMU) within the Programme Monitoring and Support Service Division (PMSSD), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The PMU provides guidance and ensures overall coordination of all aspects (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation) of programme management. It also ensures the follow-up to and implementation of the recommendations of United Nations oversight bodies. The PMU provides guidance and ensures overall coordination of technical cooperation, and promotes synergies between normative and operational work of the organization. It serves as a secretariat of the Working Group on Technical Cooperation and supports resource mobilization for technical cooperation activities. It coordinates with other Regional Commissions and other United Nations entities on programmatic and technical cooperation issues. The intern reports to the Programme Manager Officer in charge of Technical Coopearation in the Programme Management Unit, and will perform the following duties: • Assist in preparation of the UNECE annual report on technical cooperation. • Assist in planning and reporting of UNECE technical cooperation activities implemented under the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) in 17 UN programme countries. • Assist in drafting country briefs. • Draft briefing notes, summaries of meetings, and presentations. • Support to UNECE programme planning, reporting and evaluation in UNECE. • Support to UNECE programme planning, reporting and evaluation in UNECE. Support tasks related to the work of the Programme Management Unit and Programme Management & Support Services Division as required
Qualifications/special skills
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. 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
Fluency in English is required.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. How did you prioritize your work? | This question assesses your organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks under pressure. | Provide specific examples of how you managed your time and resources effectively. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful project or assignment you completed? What were the key factors that contributed to its success? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your ability to contribute meaningfully to projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in a multinational environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle constructive criticism? Can you give an example? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working in programme management and technical cooperation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience where you had to research and analyze information. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure the successful implementation of recommendations from oversight bodies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you had to draft a brief or report? How did you ensure its clarity and effectiveness? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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