Programme Management Intern
Contribute to research and outreach communications for the Special Envoy on Road Safety.
Overview
Contribute to research and outreach communications for the Special Envoy on Road Safety.
You have:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
- Fluency in English 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
Geneva
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is located in the Office of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety (Special Envoy), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Special Envoy, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the work of the Secretariat as follows: - Undertake research to support identification of potential partners and to inform activities of the Special Envoy; - Draft articles, briefing notes and other outreach communications to help raise visibility of the global road safety crisis; - Undertake research on initiatives that illustrate the nexus between road safety and other SDGs; - Support the events, campaigns, projects and activities planned for the Special Envoy; - Support the relevant activities on social media; - Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications/special skills
Candidates must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, 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 your experience with road safety initiatives. | This assesses your knowledge of the area you'll be working in. | Mention specific initiatives or research you have been involved in. |
| How would you approach writing a briefing note on road safety? | This evaluates your communication and writing skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to enhance social media visibility for road safety issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a research project you have completed? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share an experience where you had to collaborate with others to achieve a goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about the intersection of road safety and sustainable development goals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you adapt to feedback in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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