Intern - Social Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon
Closing Date: Wednesday, 31 December 2014
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INTERN - SOCIAL SCIENCES, I
Department/ Office
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Duty Station
BEIRUT
Posting Period
5 February 2014-31 December 2014
Job Opening number
14-SOC-ESCWA-33250-R-BEIRUT (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The duration of an ESCWA internship is normally two months on a full time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the respective Division.
Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses related to the internship.
ESCWA accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service.
This internship is located within the Social Policy Section, Social Development Division (SDD) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The intern reports directly to the Chief, Social Policy Section and will be under the overall supervision of the Director of SDD.
Responsibilities
The intern will undertake the following assignments during the period of his/her internship:
1. Draft a substantive paper on a particular issue within the research focus of the section. This includes reviewing existing literature; assisting in crystallizing research questions; conducting desk research on the topic; assisting in identifying potential partners and liaise with them; and summarize the findings;
2. Assist in preparation of written outputs e.g. background papers, technical papers, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, published by ESCWA;
3. Assist in the organization of expert group meetings, conferences or workshops related to the work programme of the Social Policy 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 position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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.
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.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
The following criteria are used to determine eligibility for the ESCWA Internship Programme:
1. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
3. Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in 1 and 2 above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.
4. The area of study of the prospective intern is related to the functional areas of ESCWA's programme of work and administration. For this post, enrolment in at least the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) in the following areas is preferable: Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Policy & Analysis, Economics, Statistics.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contracted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Special Notice
Interns must keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship and not publish any reports or papers based on such information except with the explicit authorization of ESCWA.
A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
- List your top three areas of interest/department preferences
- Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s)
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
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