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Vacancy No: INT_007_2022

Post Title: Intern – Peace and Security

Organizational Unit: UNSSC Peace and Security Hub

Duty Station: Home-based

Duration: 6 months

Deadline for applications: 12 August 2022

The UNSSC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities to apply

Organizational Context:

With its Headquarters in Turin (Italy) and its second Campus in Bonn (Germany), the Staff College is the United Nations institution for system-wide knowledge management, learning, and training for the staff of the United Nations system. The College is expected to play a pivotal role in contributing to UN reform, the development of a common culture based on effectiveness, expertise, and continuous learning through the development, coordination, and provision of cross-cutting learning programmes which impact all agencies and staff. Upon its inception, the College was tasked to operate in three areas of work, namely economic and social development, peace and security, and internal management of the UN system. As such, the College is committed to aligning its programmatic offerings with the larger policy framework and with the needs of the UN system.

The Peace and Security Team is committed to the capacity-building efforts in the “Sustaining Peace Agenda” and is currently seeking an intern who can provide support in the area of conflict analysis for sustaining peace.

Terms of reference:

The selected intern will report to a Learning Portfolio Manager and gain an understanding of the UN’s work in general and in the area of Conflict Analysis for Sustaining Peace and Conflict Sensitivity.

Specifically, the intern will be responsible for the following activities:

● Contribute to the content development of the course on “Conflict Analysis for Sustaining Peace” through research, policy scanning, and background papers;

● Support the planning, implementation, and follow-up of the above-mentioned course (as well as other courses linked to this thematic area) in terms of communications and administration;

● Contribute to the development of training materials in French and English, including a toolkit for practitioners.

● Assist the Team in its activities, by performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications required

Education

Applicants can be considered if they meet one of the following:

✓ Are enrolled in a Master's or in a Ph.D. programme; or

✓ Are enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s programme; or

✓ Are within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. programme in international relations, security, peace and conflict studies, gender or humanitarian/development issues.

Experience

Previous work experience is not required. Previous experience in Moodle or other LMS as well as authoring tools (e.g. Articulate 360, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, etc.) is an asset. Portfolio or evidence of skills is highly desirable.

Languages

Previous work experience is not required. Previous experience with conflict analysis tools and application is desirable.

Competencies:

Language competencies:

Fluency (written and oral) in French and professional working proficiency in English.

Computer skills:

Proficiency with social media tools; proven ability to use Microsoft Office, internet browsers, and online platforms.

Other skills and competencies:

• Ability to learn and act in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• High motivation, with a desire to learn and grow professionally.

• Eagerness to learn how to use key eLearning tools.

Submission of applications

The application (in English) should include the following:

• a duly completed, updated and signed P11 form ( http://www.unssc.org/sites/unssc.org/files/p11un.doc)

• a motivation letter elaborating in a concise style why you consider yourself qualified for this position; and

• For applicants who are currently enrolled in a degree programme, an endorsement from their University or Sponsoring Institution is required;

• A portfolio of previous work achievements related to your major field would be highly desirable, though not required. (e.g. video production samples, media coverage of projects, papers etc)

Please apply through the online application form available at

https://www.unssc.org/about/employment-opportunities

IMPORTANT:

Interns positions are home-based

1. SELECTION AND COMMENCEMENT:

Candidates for the Internship Programme are selected on a competitive basis. Only those candidates who meet the requirements of the position will be short-listed and interviewed. The candidates will be informed of the result of the selection process as soon as it is finalized.

2. COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAMME:

At the end of the internship period, a written evaluation of the intern’s performance will be prepared and a meeting will be organized with the intern to provide feedback. Upon completion of the Internship programme the candidate will be provided with a certificate of attendance.

3. FINANCIAL ASPECTS:

Interns who are not financially supported by other institutions shall receive a stipend from UNSSC intended to assist in covering basic subsistence costs. The monthly amount of the stipend is fixed at 450€. No other payment of any kind shall be made to an intern by UNSSC in connection with an internship agreement.

4. FURTHER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The interns shall not be considered in any respect as being a staff member of UNSSC and shall not accrue benefits. In this regard, assignments under the Internship Programme do not carry expectation of conversion to any other type of contract or appointment in any activity of the UNSSC.

Interns may not apply for or be appointed to any position in the Professional or above categories during the period of their internship and for the six months immediately following the expiration date thereof.