Programme Intern [Temporary]

Under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative for the
Middle East and North Africa. The internship is located in the United Nations
Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Division for Operations (DO), Regional
Section for Africa and the Middle East (RSAME), Regional Office for the Middle
East and North Africa (ROMENA) in Cairo, Egypt. This profile is for the sole
purpose of the Internship Programme of UNODC Offices in the MENA Region. 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 carrying international recruitment status in
the Secretariat for a period of six months following the end of their
internship.

The internship is unpaid and full time. Interns work for ‎5 days per week (‎40
Hours). The envisaged starting date for the internship is in July ‎2023.

The programme is normally full-time, i.e. an intern is expected to work five
days per week (‎9:00 a.m. - ‎5:00 p.m.) in the department or office of the
Secretariat to which he/she is assigned, carrying out his/her tasks under the
supervision of a staff member - the supervisor.

For more information about the work of UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the
department to which he/she is assigned and the period during which he/she will
undertake the internship. Here are some examples:

• Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents


• Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings


• Document, legal and internet research


• Assistance during conferences


• Assist with web-presentations


• Support the evaluation of projects


• Support the compilation of statistics


• Assist with media analysis


• Contribute to speech-writing


• Perform other tasks as necessary
  Competencies
  Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates
  professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and
  efficient in meeting commitments, observing 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.

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.

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

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  Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation (OFFICIAL PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION); Degree in the field of law, social sciences, political science, economic studies and political science, international relations, public health, business administration or closely related field is required. Academic training and/or a keen demonstrated interest in international security is an assent.

  
  


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  Be computer literate in standard software applications;

  
  


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

  
  


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  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 position(s) advertised, fluency in both English and
  Arabic is required. Knowledge of French is an asset. Working knowledge of
  another official United Nations language is an advantage.
  Assessment
  Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further
  assessment.
  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.

  
  

A completed online application (Motivation Statement, Candidate Profile as
well as proof of enrollment and/or graduation) is required. Incomplete
applications will not be reviewed.

The Motivation Statement must include:
* Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
* Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
* List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
* List your top three areas of interest.
* Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
* Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme in general and this assignment in particular.
In your online Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work
experiences, IT skills, and three references. Do not forget to attach your
proof of enrollment or graduation.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates
will be contacted.
United Nations Considerations
According to article ‎101, paragraph ‎3, of the Charter of the United Nations,
the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of
securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if
they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations
of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or
sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they
have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual
exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including,
but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the
sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or
threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under
unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any
unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be
perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with
work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or
offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the
termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have
committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for
employment.

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon
request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of
staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency,
competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United
Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General
and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United
Nations in accordance with staff regulation ‎1.2 (c). In this context, all
internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically
to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions
established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the
online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants
may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking
on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder
homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information
submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job
opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations
including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General
Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and
guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information
pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the
instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to
applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration
for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information
provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at ‎11:59 p.m.
(New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED
NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.