INTERN - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT [Temporary]

The Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Department of Field Support (DFS) internships are for three months with the opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of DPKO/DFS. This position is located in the Office of the Director, the Division of Policy, Evaluation and Training (DPET) of DPKO/DFS. The internship is UNPAID. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Under the general supervision of the Chief/Evaluation Team and within delegated authority, the Intern will the Evaluation Team’s efforts in developing the Comprehensive Performance Assessment System. Responsibilities include: 1) assistance in reviewing existing policies and tools on performance monitoring and performance; 2) assistance in developing qualitative performance templates and indicators; 3) constructing a database to store the identified performance information and measures; 4) assistance in servicing intergovernmental meetings; and preparing draft documents as assigned and guided.

-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.

-Client Orientation: -Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks tosee 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 limitations of technology to the work of the office - Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks - Shows willingness to learn new technology

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university of higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into
undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. Be proficient in standard office automation equipment (e.g. computer, scanner, printer, etc.) and software systems (e.g. Microsoft Windows 7 or similar; Microsoft Office or similar; Lotus Notes or similar, etc.) 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 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.

Applicants are not required to have professional experience for participation in the programme but experience with constructing or working with data analysis and comfortable with database management and data visualization are crucial for consideration. Past experience with assessing organizational performance is highly desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

This announcement is for the Summer/Fall 2018 Session at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. 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 the degree you are currently pursuing; - Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the
programme); - IT skills and programmes you are proficient in; - Top three areas of interest/department and team preferences; - Why you are the best candidate for that specific department/team; - Your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

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.

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.