国际组织实习丨联合国维持和平行动部招募实习生

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INTERN - POLITICAL AFFAIRS

部门：联合国维持和平行动部

地点：纽约

实习期：6个月

语言要求：流利的英语口语和书面能力

申请日期：2023年6月1日-2023年7月30日

详情链接：https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=210059&Lang=en-US

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) in the Department of Peace Operations (DPO). OROLSI includes five components: Police Division; Justice and Corrections Service; Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Section; Security Sector Reform Unit; and UN Mine Action Service. Under the new peace and security architecture, OROLSI is mandated to serve as a UN system-wide service provider for mission and non-mission settings and on all issues related to rule of law and security institutions. It works closely with the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, particularly the Peacebuilding Support Office and the regional structure, including by embedding specialists, as well as with relevant offices in the Department of Peace Operations, the Department of Operational Support and other United Nations entities, including through inter-agency arrangements such as the Global Focal Point for the Rule of Law. Thematic policy issues covered by the Office include the following, as they pertain to the OROLSI mandate: Prevention of Violent Extremism & Counter-Terrorism (PVE-CT); Sustaining Peace; Conflict Prevention; Women, Peace and Security; Youth, Peace and Security; and, Communications.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Political Affairs Officer, the Intern for Political Affairs will assist the Senior Officer on special projects:

• Monitor activities in relevant countries and regions, identifying trends and assessing emerging political and operational issues which may affect OROLSI activities

• Conduct research on thematic topics to inform OROLSI policy focal

• Monitor and prepare summary reports on developments in inter-governmental fora pertaining to policy and operational priorities of the Office

• Support OROLSI external communications work

• Support the drafting of notes, background papers, talking points, presentations and speeches for senior UN officials as they pertain to OROLSI mandated activities and priorities

• Support the planning and implementation of meetings, events, policy review dialogues and training activities related to rule of law and security institutions

• Coordinate, collect and consolidate information/inputs from Offices on various reports and prepare submissions in accordance with standard UN practice

• Performs other related duties as required

Competencies

Professionalism:

• Knowledge of, international affairs, including current political developments. Sound knowledge of UN peacekeeping and basic familiarity with the work of the United Nations in the area of peace and security.

• Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing Accessibility deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

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

Education

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

1. Applicants at the time of application must meet one of the following requirements:

(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)

2. Field of study to be preferably in political science, history, international relations, law or a related field; The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for.

3. Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar; Be proficient in standard office automation equipment, scanner, printer, etc.).

4. Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter.

5. 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

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship position fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further consideration.

Special Notice

The internship is UNPAID and may be either full-time or part-time. It should be noted that full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week, while part-time internship working hours are 20 hours per week. The internship will be undertaken either remotely outside the duty station or in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premise, New York, United States.

The Political Affairs internship in the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) is for a period of six months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Office to which they are assigned. A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. For internships outside the United States, interns who are not citizens of the country, permanent residents, or not currently in the country's non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a valid visa and work permit, allowing them to undertake the internship.

Applicants who are children or siblings (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of a staff member and sons or daughters-in-law may not be engaged as an intern.

In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that start and end dates are flexible.

A completed online application is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Motivational Statement must also include:

• Title of degree you are currently pursuing.

• Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?)

• 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.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates.

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