2022 United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Africa Internship Programme
This position is located
in the Regional Office for Africa (RoA) of the Division for Africa, Least
Developed Countries and Special Programmes (ALDC). The internship will start on
18 July 2022 for an initial duration of two months.
The
posting is for United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Africa Internship Programme opportunity at the United Nations Conference for
Trade and Development in Addis Ababa. There should be no expectation of
employment within the UN after an internship. Interns shall not be eligible to
apply for, or be appointed to, positions at the professional level and above in
the Secretariat for six months following the end of their
internship. UN interns must have a valid visa. Internship opportunities are for
a maximum of six months. The internship programme is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff
member in the department or office they are assigned.
Responsibilities of
the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Africa internship
program
Carrying out his/her
tasks under the supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer in the Regional
Office for Africa, the intern will perform the following functions:
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Assist in organizing press conferences,
briefings and meetings with member states, RECs, partners, parliamentarians,
and stakeholders
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Assist in organizing dissemination
activities for UNCTAD’s research
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Assist in the preparation of news items and
updating the social media accounts
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Undertake analysis of topical issues on
the African continent which is related to UNCTAD’s mandate
·
Assist in identifying updated and new
relevant information, and research documents on issues related to UNCTAD’s mandate
·
Assist in preparation of briefing notes
and workshop reports
·
Attend and assist in summarizing
conferences and meetings as necessary
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Assist in identifying initiatives and
major meetings at Africa and regional levels, where UNCTAD can participate (with the UN, African Development Bank, Afriexim Bank, AfCFTA Secretariat)
·
Update and improve information contained
in the office databases, perform internet-based research and catalogue
information related to the work of UNCTAD;
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Assist with the maintenance of ROA’s
electronic communications dispatched to stakeholders, including UNCTAD
communications and outreach products
·
Any other tasks assigned
Competencies
1. COMMUNICATION:
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Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
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Listens to others, correctly interprets
messages from others and responds appropriately.
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Asks questions to clarify and exhibits
interest in having two-way communication.
·
Tailors’ language, tone, style and format
to match the audience.
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Demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed.
2. TEAMWORK:
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Works collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve organizational goals.
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Solicits input by genuinely valuing
others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
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Places team agenda before personal agenda.
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Supports and acts following final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
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Shares credit for team accomplishments and
accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
3.
EDUCATION
The United Nations
internship programme is intended to expose students or recent graduates to the
United Nations to enhance their educational experience and help them gain experience in the work of the Organization. Therefore, applicants
to the programme must, at the time of application, 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).
Additionally, applicants
should:
• Should be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have
a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of
different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to
understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
4.
WORK EXPERIENCE
No working experience is
required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training,
education, advanced course work or skills should benefit the United Nations
during your internship. Languages
Fluency in English is
required for this internship. Knowledge of French is desirable.
5.
ASSESSMENT
Candidates
will be assessed based on their Personnel History Profiles (PHP). Individual
interviews may be conducted for further assessment. A complete online
application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete
applications will not be reviewed.
The
cover Note must include:
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Title of degree you are currently
pursuing;
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Graduation date (when will you be
graduating from the programme);
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List the IT skills and programmes that you
are proficient in;
·
Explain why you are the best candidate for
the internship position.
In your Personal History Profile, include all past work experience,
if any; IT skills and three (3) references.
Application
Deadline: 11 July 2022
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development.