当前位置:首页 > 国际组织专栏

Intern Social Sciences - Gender and Disability, I (Temporary Job Opening)

来源:默认 发布时间:2017-11-16 浏览量:293

U.N.Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

岗位领域:社会人道 工作性质:实习

学历要求:本科及以上 岗位职级:其他

工作地点:Bangkok 截止日期:25 January , 2018

岗位信息网址:https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=83030

职位描述

Special Notice                

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include: 
? Title of degree you are currently pursuing. 
? Graduation date (When will you be/have graduating/graduated from the programme?)
? IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in 
? Top three areas of interest
? 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. 

Please note that due to the large number of applicants, ONLY short-listed applicants will be contacted for further consideration.

Org. Setting and Reporting                

The Social Development Division/Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section internship is for 2-6 months. 

The internship is UNPAID and full-time. 

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section.

The Social Development Division consist of three sections namely 1) Sustainable Demographic Transition Section (SDTS); 2) Sustainable Socio-economic Transformation Section (SETS) and 3) Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section (GESIS), covering the thematic areas of inequality and social protection, population, ageing, migration, varied issues related to gender equality and women’s empowerment (especially economic empowerment), gender mainstreaming, disability and youth.

GESIS covers the thematic areas of gender equality and women’s empowerment, gender mainstreaming and disability in all areas of ESCAP work. GESIS are a team made up of professional and general service staff with experience in diverse socioeconomic fields. Communication is valued and team members are encouraged to think analytically and also find creative ways to address problems.
               
 

Responsibilities                

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.  Duties may include, but are not limited to:

?Carries out basic research on selected aspects of critical areas of concern related to gender equality and women’s empowerment, such as women’s economic participation, women’s leadership and engagement in decision-making, violence against women and girls, as well as on gender and Sustainable Development Goals and disability.
?Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications.
?Provides substantive support to the implementation of technical cooperation projects on women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship gender-responsive planning and budgeting, financing for gender equality, gender statistics and disability.
?Assist in organizing and convening meetings/seminars/workshops and attending to other relevant preparations.
?Perform other duties as might be assigned by the Chief of Section.
                

Competencies                

The United Nations Core Competencies include:

?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 the 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

?Client Orientation:
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
-Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

?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
                

Education                

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 
? Applicants must 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); or
 c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.
? 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; and 
? Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. 

Studies in social science, economics, gender studies or other relevant areas required.
                

Work Experience                

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.                

Languages                

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.                

Assessment                

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.