Organization: UNON - United Nations Office at Nairobi
Country: Kenya
City: Nairobi, Kenya
Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
Posting Period: 10 April 2014-25 April 2014
Job Opening number: 14-LAN-UNON-34409-R-NAIROBI (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Your application for this internship must include:
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2.Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme),
List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
The Organizational Setting and Reporting:
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements
Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing
Administrative, conference, Security and information services (www.unon.org).
The UNON - Staff Development and Training Unit (SDTU) internship is for 3 months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
Under the supervision of the language coordinator, intern will:
1. Support the Language and Communications Programme, including:
Research materials for use in language training, including online sites
Develop language training materials
Support language teachers in the preparation of pedagogical materials for class work and self-study.
Assist in the invigilation of exams.
Assist in Language Outreach activities.
2. Assist in the day-to-management of the Career and Learning Resource Center, including:
Assist in organizing the resource books/ materials in the Learning Resource Centre.
Maintain the learning resource database
Lend language books/dvds/cds to staff members and ensure materials are returned within the required date.
Assist in making Career and Learning Resource Centre a conductive environment for self-study
Promote the Career and Learning Resource Center
3. Outreach Activities
Assist in development of brochures, posters and other outreach publications for the Language and Communication programme
4. Other duties may include:
Maintain SDTU equipment and resources
Prepare training facilities for the conduct of the weekly new staff induction briefing and other training/learning programs, including setting up technical equipment, photocopying learning resources, compiling attendance sheets, etc.
Skills and Competencies
Core 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 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
Education Requirements:
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in:
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 program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Be a computer literate in standard software applications;
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.
Studies in BA/B.Ed French or Spanish including studies in pedagogical or teaching methods required.
Required 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 Secretariat. For the internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language preferably French/Spanish is required.
The Assessment Method:
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
United Nations Considerations:
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.
How To Apply:
Apply from: https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=34409
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.
Application Closing date: Friday, 25 April 2014
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