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U.N.Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

岗位领域:经济管理 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:Beirut(贝鲁特) 截止日期:31 December , 2017

岗位信息网址:https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=71945

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: 
?Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?);
?Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?);
?List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
?List your 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.

Org. Setting and Reporting                

The duration of an ESCWA internship is normally two months on a full time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the respective Division.

Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses related to the internship.

ESCWA accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

This internship is located within the Innovation Section (IS), Technology for Development Division (TDD) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The intern reports directly to the Chief of Innovation Section, under the general supervision of the Director of TDD.                

Responsibilities                

Responsibilities of the internship position encompass all aspects of the administrative work of TDD. The intern will be responsible for carrying out, but not limited to, the following tasks:

1- Assists the Chief of Innovation Section in increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the information and work flow within the Section and with other parties including copying, filing, and archiving;  scheduling, attending and summarizing meetings; assists in preparing travel requests and following-up on them;
2- Assists in providing administrative and budgetary support for Innovation Section's Staff, as instructed by the Chief;
3- Assists in providing administrative, financial and logistical support to Innovation Section missions, meetings, workshops, conferences and events;
4- Assists in drafting and preparing official documents including document and internet research and web-presentations;
5- Assists in updating the mailing lists of experts of the Innovation Section.                

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 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.

Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.                

Education                

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

1. 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;
2. Be computer literate in standard software applications; 
3. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
4. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.                

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. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.                

Assessment                

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.