[ES_JOBS_NET] INTERN - Climate Action Summit Team, I (Temporary Job Opening), UN, NY NY

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=117700

 


Posting Title:

INTERN - Climate Action Summit Team, I (Temporary Job Opening)


Job Code Title:

INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT


Department/Office:

Executive Office of the Secretary-General


Duty Station:

NEW YORK; NEW YORK;


Posting Period:

28 May 2019 - 30 July 2019


Job Opening Number:

19-Programme Management-EOSG-117700-J-New York (A)


Staffing Exercise

N/A

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for
Diversity

 

 

Org. Setting and Reporting

We seek motivated interns to support the work of the Climate Action Summit
Team, in the Office of the Special Envoy for the 2019 Climate Summit in the
Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General.



The Summit focuses on building momentum for enhancing national ambition and
accelerating implementation of climate action, towards 2020 and beyond as
set out in the Paris Agreement. The Summit will bring together Heads of
State and Government, business leaders, academics and scientists, young
people, civil society representatives, local leaders and the United Nations
system.



Interns report to full-time professional staff in our teams and focus on one
of the three tracks set out below.



The United Nations internship programme does not provide remuneration; All
internship related expenses - travel, insurance, living etc. - are the
responsibility of the intern, sponsoring Government or institution; The UN
accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness or death
during the internship; The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary
visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship
will be performed; Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed
to, any post in UN during the period of the internship or for six months
immediately following the end of the internship; The intern must provide
proof of enrolment in health insurance plan; Interns are not staff members
and may not represent the UN in any official capacity; Due to the high
volume of applications received, we can only contact successful candidates;
Interns work full time - five days per week.

 

Responsibilities

Support the organization of the 2019 Summit


Provide logistical support for the Summit


Assist in the drafting of correspondence for the Office


Support the preparation of meetings, conferences and retreats


Support the preparation of background and option papers


Assist in the preparation of speeches and talking points


Draft summaries of meetings and reports as required;


Conduct research on relevant issues as may be required;


Assist in the preparation of briefing notes, background materials, talking
points and speeches for the meetings of the Special Envoy;


Assist in the organization and planning of the Special Envoy's engagements;


Assist in the drafting of correspondence for the Office


Support the preparation of meetings, events, talks and visits


All interested candidates must:


Be computer literate in standard software applications;


Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal
commitment to the ideals of the Charter; 


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.

 

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

 

PLANNING AND 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

 

TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS

.Actively seeks to apply emerging technology across tasks

.Keeps abreast of available technology

.Understands applicability and opportunities of technology for the
organization

 

Education

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:


(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or
equivalent, or higher); 


or (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;

 

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience but are
encouraged to list all relevant work experiences in their application, as
well as interests, skills and knowledge.

 

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another
UN official language is an advantage.

 

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which
may be followed by competency-based interview.

 

Special Notice

The internship is for a minimum period of two months, with possibility of
extension up to six months, Candidates are sought for immediate start from
June through 30 September in support of the 2019 Summit.

 

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations,
the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity
of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if
they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations
of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or
sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they
have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual
exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including,
but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the
sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or
threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under
unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any
unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be
perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with
work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile
or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants
the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who
have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be
considered for employment.



Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide
a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions
on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under
conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United
Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the
online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants
may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking
on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira
account-holder homepage.



The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the
information submitted in the application according to the evaluation
criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the
United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of
the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative
issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate
information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications
according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the
current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or
modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to
reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.



Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m.
(New York time) on the deadline date.

 

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.

 

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