INTERN - Post 2015 Development Planning Team, EOSG

Special Notice
	A complete 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 from the programme); • List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in; • List your top three areas of interest/department preferences; • Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s); • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, IT skills, and three references. Due to high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
		Org. Setting and Reporting
	Building on the current Millennium Development Goals framework and focusing on sustainable development, the post-2015 development agenda will shape the way development policy and poverty eradication will be carried out in the years to come.  In supporting this important process, the Secretary-General has appointed his Special Advisor on Post-2015 Development Planning to coordinate various inputs, engage all stakeholders and provide strategic advice to the Secretary-General. The internship is ideally for four (4) months (minimum of two months) with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the Office.  Applicants are encouraged to highlight their specific skills and/or experience in their cover note. They are asked to do so carefully in order to enhance the value of the internship for both themselves and the receiving Office. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Policy Advisor under the overall guidance of the Team Leader supporting the Office of the SG’s Special Advisor.
		Responsibilities
	The Intern will report to the Senior Officer in the Special Advisor’s team.  Responsibilities may include: • Manage inputs for the knowledge sharing website; • Draft summaries of meetings as required; • Conduct research on relevant issues as may be required; • Assist in the preparation of briefing notes for the meetings of the Special Advisor.
		Competencies
	Professionalism: • Ability to keep matters confidential and exercise good discretion in using information; • Conscientiousness in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; • Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; • Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and remains calm in stressful situations. • 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. 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; adjust 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
	Education We are looking for applicants with a background in law, international relations, administration, conflict resolution, public relations, social sciences or related fields. To qualify for consideration for an internship by the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: (1) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (2) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); (3) Have graduated with a university degree as defined in (1) and (2) above; (4) Candidates who are selected, must commence the internship programme either prior to graduation or within one year of graduation from an academic programme as described  in (1) and (2). Applicants who are unable to commence the internship within one year of graduation shall not be accepted.
		Work Experience
	Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. However, work experience in relevant areas is an asset.
		Languages
	English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the Internship Programme. Written and spoken French would be an advantage. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
		Assessment Method
	Applicants are encouraged to clearly indicate their preferences and highlight their specific skills and/or experience in their cover note. They are asked to do so carefully in order to enhance the value of the internship for both themselves and the receiving UN department. An interview and/or a written assessment may be conducted. Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
		United Nations Considerations
	The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

INTERN - Post 2015 Development Planning Team, EOSG