Org. Setting and Reporting

This Internship is located in the United Nations Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children (SRSG-VAC). The Internship is for a period of six month. An internship may be terminated by either party, with a notice period of at least two weeks

The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns are required to work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member to which they are assigned. The work hours during internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization, the existing study/work commitments and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority the Intern will be required to perform the following:

- Support the development, implementation and monitoring of initiatives to end violence against children;

- Assist in organizing conferences/events and provide support with administrative tasks;

- Draft documents including briefing notes, summaries/action points of internal and external meetings;

- Support the research, collection and synthesizing of qualitative and quantitative information and data for the development of evidence-based advocacy and communication materials in the areas of child rights, child protection, child participation as well as assigned geographic areas.

- Perform research and provide input to relevant advocacy materials on the economic dimension of preventing and responding to violence against children;

- Analyze and share specific ideas and new ways to engage with multi stakeholders within and outside the UN system at global, regional and national levels, including through social media platforms and tools.

- Map global influencers across all social media channels - specifically those interested in child rights, child protection, child participation- and identify opportunities to engage and partner with them to end violence against children.

- Assist with the preparation of public information / social media material, presentations and documents to support the evidence-based advocacy of the Special Representative; and

- Perform any other functions as requested by the supervisor.

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 wiling 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

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

(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (master or PhD) in political science, international relations, law, human rights, media relations communications, journalism, arts, digital design, social work, economics, behavioral science (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

(b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme in political science, international relations, law, human rights, media relations communications, journalism, arts, digital design, social work, economics, behavioral science (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) or have graduated within the past two years. Have good academic performance as demonstrated by recent university/education records.

Applicants must also:

- Have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel);

？ 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 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.

Showing a strong interest for children ’ s rights, child protection, child participation issues is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Assessment

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Special Notice

Insurance: Interns must have appropriate medical and accident coverage for the given duty station and provide a proof of such insurance to HR along with other required documents prior to commencement of the internship.

Have no immediate relatives working with the UN Secretariat.

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. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.