Intern - Social Sciences Gender and Disability

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 Sustainable Development Goals and disability-inclusive development.
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, gender-responsive planning and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and rights of persons with disabilities.
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 -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 positionShares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team.
• shortcomingsClient Orientation*:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things.
from clients' point of viewEstablishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and.
respectIdentifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed.
and anticipate problemsKeeps 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.
(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree
or equivalent, or higher); or,
(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree
programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Have demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of different opinions and views.
Studies in social science, economics or other relevant areas required.
LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.
Special Notice Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• 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.
• 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 your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
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.
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