Programme Support Intern
Contribute to UN Road Safety initiatives and communications.
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Overview
Contribute to UN Road Safety initiatives and communications.
You have:
- Field of study closely related to the internship.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) 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), and at United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. Under the supervision of the Head of the UN Road Safety Fund and the Secretariat of UN SDG's Special Envoy for Road Safety, 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 and activities planned for the Special Envoy; • Undertakes research, draft statements and prepare for and/or participate in meetings that relates to the UN Road Safety Fund • Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a filed of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) 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
| Can you describe a research project you worked on and its impact? | This assesses your practical experience and analytical skills. | Highlight your role, the methodology you used, and the results you achieved. |
| How would you approach drafting a communication piece for an audience unfamiliar with road safety issues? | This evaluates your communication skills and audience awareness. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you think are effective in promoting awareness about the UN's sustainable development goals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize research tasks when faced with tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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