INTERN - ECONOMIC AFFAIRS [Temporary]

The internship will be undertaken under the overall guidance of the Director of the Sub-regional Office for North Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, based in Rabat (Morocco) and the supervision of the staff managing the unit to which the intern has been assigned. The Sub-regional office covers 7 countries in North Africa which are: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia
The internship is a full time job (35 hours/week) of minimal duration of 3 months with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of 6 months and it is not remunerated.

Under the general guidance of the Director, SRO-NA, the intern will undertake the following assignments:
1. Collect information and conduct preliminary research on economic development, sector diversification, sophistication and structural change in North African economies
2. Assist with research and analysis of regional integration within the seven countries including analysis of current opportunities and barriers to increase intra-regional trade.
3. Participate to the organization of Expert Group meetings and other events organized by the sub-regional office.
4. Contribute to analytical papers in preparation for high level meetings, field missions or field advisory services organized by the office.
5. Perform additional duties as deemed necessary.

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.

Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

Planning & Organizing:
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; Uses time efficiently.

To qualify for an internship, the following condition must be met:
(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); (c) Have graduated with a university degree
Be computer literate in standard software applications;

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in French (both oral and written) is required for the Internship Programme. Working knowledge of English and Arabic is an asset.

Only potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) if required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include: -Title of degree you are currently pursuing -Expected Graduation Date -IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in -Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship -Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, IT skills, and three references.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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 the 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.

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 or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, 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.

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.

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.

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