Program(s) Offered: Social thematic areas
Program Level: Internship (training)
Provider: United Nations
Country to Work in: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Internship Description
The United Nations Office of Director of the Social Development Policy Division (SDPD) at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa is recruiting African graduates and undergraduates for its internship in Communication program.
The Internship is located in the Office of Director of the Social Development Policy Division (SDPD) at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa. The internship is for three (3) months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the Director. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. The intern will work for five days per week under the supervision of the Director.
The Social Development Policy Division consists of three sections, namely, the Social Policy, Urbanization and Gender Sections, which cover social thematic areas such as social protection, employment, demography, youth, ageing, migration, health, disability, and urbanization, while the gender component is mainstreamed across all areas of work.
Eligibility
To qualify for consideration for an internship by the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
1). Applications must meet one of the following educational 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;
2). Be computer literate in standard software applications;
3). Have a demonstrated and keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
4). Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Eligible groups
Citizens of African countries
Participating Institutions
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Number of awards
Not specified
Internship duration
The internship is for three (3) months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the Director
Internship benefits
The internship is UNPAID and full-time
Method of Application
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing;
- Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme);
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
- List your top three areas of interest/department preferences;
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on how to apply for this scholarship
DEADLINES:
The application period is 08 August 2018 - 31 August 2019
PLEASE NOTE:
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA or ECA) was established in 1958 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council to encourage economic cooperation among its member states (the nations of the African continent) following a recommendation of the United Nations General Assembly
Application Deadline: 31 August 2019
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans)
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