Location :Almaty, KAZAKHSTAN
Application Deadline :20-Sep-13
Type of Contract :Internship
Post Level :Intern
Languages Required :English Russian
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)01-Oct-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :3 months
Background
The Regional Centre in Almaty supports UNDP’s analytical, programmatic, and policy advisory services in the countries of Central Asia and commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Turkey. The Centre coordinates projects and provides services in three main areas which are Democratic Governance, Poverty Reduction, and Energy and Environment. The Deputy Regional Security Specialist fulfills all tasks related to the management of safety and security for UNDP personnel in the region under the Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS (RBEC), including direct support to the all Regional Country offices.
Duties and Responsibilities
Te main task of an Intern will be to contribute to the accomplishment of various UNDP Regional Security initiatives. That would involve support to the Deputy Regional Security Advisor on following tasks:
- Assistance in media monitoring and drafting of Regional Security updates;
- Assistance with Security projects received from UNDP Security Office in New York;
- The development of template forms for easy storage of standard information and country updates;
- Assistance in work related researches requested by the DRSS.
Other required support to the work of DRSS.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills;
- Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge;
- Excellent critical reasoning and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Development and Operational Effectiveness;
- Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Enrolled in a graduate-level degree programme in a development related field such as economics, public, business administration or law. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible. Enrolment in the Masters or higher degree in economic or business administration with distinctive academic performance would be preferable.
Experience and skills:
- Excellent relationship management, communication and analytic skills;
- A well-organized individual with the ability to multi-task;
- A team player: ability to work productively and effectively with others;
- Excellent IT literacy;
- Elevated drafting abilities;
- Good knowledge of the areas of operation (Commonwealth of Independent states with focus of Central Asia);
- Security related studies or background is an advantage;
- Understanding of a role of the private sector in development
- An interest in global mobility; adaptability to varied physical and other environments; a desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.
- Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in written and spoken English; Knowledge of Russian is an asset.
Note:
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. The costs associated must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, visa, etc.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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