United Nations Intern - Economic Affairs Jobs in Rwanda

United Nations Intern - Economic Affairs Jobs in Rwanda

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa (SRO-EA), based in Kigali, Rwanda, is offering internship opportunities for a period of three months with a possible extension of a maximum of six months.

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.

Have a demonstrated and keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal
commitment to the ideals of the Charter

The UNECA is mandated to promote the economic and social development of its member
States, foster intra-regional integration and promote international cooperation for Africa's
development.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Officer-in-Charge, and in close collaboration with the professional staff of the Sub-Regional Department/Cluster, and depending on their level of experience and training, the interns at will be responsible for the following duties:

Produces analytical, quantitative, and qualitative elements required for the elaboration of documents and reports;

Researches and analyses topics relating to sustainable economic development in Eastern Africa;

Drafts and edits publications, papers, and other documents;

Liaises with SRO-EA stakeholders on key development topics for Africa;

Supports organization of meetings and events;

Assists with outreach activities;

Participates in day-to-day operational tasks of the Department/Cluster. This may include servicing requests for information, support for developing presentations, and, liaison with partner organizations;

Performs administrative tasks as assigned;

Assists in other ad-hoc activities as instructed.

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.

Creativity

Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education

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

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

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); or

Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;

Be computer literate in standard software applications;

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes the 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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the United Nations Internship Programme.

Knowledge of another United Nations language will be considered an asset.



How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Intern - Economic Affairs Jobs in Rwanda

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