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Job title: Intern - Administration
Employer: The Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services (UNOMS)
Location: Entebbe, Uganda
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support to Outreach and Advocacy: Under the supervision of the Ombudsman the intern will assist with outreach activities such as preparing and editing texts, articles and presentations.
Support to preparing data and preparing reports: Under the supervision of the Ombudsman, the intern will assist in the intake and follow-up of cases including the compilation of statistics and the preparation of regular monthly reports.
Carry out research: Under the supervision of the Ombudsman, the intern will assist in conducting research and help develop training in areas of conflict resolution, negotiation and consensus building.
Education
The ideal candidate for the Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services (UNOMS) Research Assistant Intern job opportunity must currently be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
Experience
We are looking for applicants with a background in law, international relations, administration, conflict resolution, public relations, training for adults, social sciences or related fields. Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. However, work experience in relevant areas is an asset.
Candidates who are selected, must commence the internship programme either prior to graduation or within one year of graduation from an academic programme as described in (1) and (2) above.
Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.
Special Notice
Completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Applicants are encouraged to clearly indicate their preferences and highlight their specific skills and/or experience in their cover note. They are asked to do so carefully in order to enhance the value of the internship for both themselves and the receiving UN department. The Cover Note must include:
Title of degree you are currently pursuing
Graduation date (when you will be graduating/graduated from the programme)
IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. Explain why you are the best candidate for this internship
Explain 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
NB: 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.
Job application procedure
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) in the aforementioned capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.
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Deadline:
3rd November 2017
