Intern - Knowledge Management temporary

Identifying and testing new and innovative solutions, tools and methodologies to promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration at ESCAP;.
Working with the relevant CKMS colleagues to update internal communications and maintain intranet sites and digital platforms;.
Supporting the preparation of new knowledge management initiatives such as KM assessments and the formulation of an organization-wide KM strategy;.
Monitoring, analyzing and consolidating input shared in online collaboration networks to produce knowledge products to be shared with a wider audience;.
Identifying and promoting areas for new and emerging cross-fertilization and collaboration opportunities within ESCAP;.
Supporting the management, maintenance, monitoring and enhancement of knowledge-sharing platforms;.
Supporting capacity-building efforts and development of related solutions on knowledge management and knowledge sharing;.
Keeping abreast of emerging trends and innovative approaches for knowledge management and pro-actively proposing and testing solutions; and.
Performing other related duties, as required.
• 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.
• 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.
Optional Competencies
• 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.
EducationApplicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
or have graduated with a university degree (and if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter and backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Studio and Canva is desirable.
LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Special Notice REMOTE INTERNSHIPS (COVID-19)
• : In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• The Cover Note must include
• : Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme).
List of software/IT skills relevant to collaborative working and knowledge management (e.g Web/intranet content management, SharePoint, MS Teams, communities of practice etc.).
Any knowledge or experience with knowledge management-related work.
Explanation of interest in the United Nations internship programme, especially in the area of knowledge manag