Intern - Information Systems and Communication Technology, New York

• Organization: DESA - Department of Economic and Social Affairs
• Country: United States
• City: New York
• Office: DESA New York
• Grade: I-1

UN Secretariat, New York

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Closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2015

Posting Title:
INTERN - INFORMATION SYSTEMS & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Job Code Title:
INTERN - INFORMATION SYSTEMS & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Department/Office:
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Duty Station:
NEW YORK
Posting Period:
08 October 2015 - 12 November 2015
Job Opening Number:
49222
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:

• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
• Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
• List your top three areas of interest.
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) / Development Policy and Analysis Division (DPAD), Office of the Director (OD) internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension pending on the needs of the Department.
The internship is unpaid and full-time.Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or in the office to which they are assigned. Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Processing and/or cataloguing online collections and records
• Assisting in the move from static to dynamic website
• Basic HTML formatting of archived and new materials for web publishing
• Image processing for web optimisation
• Assisting in the ongoing creation and maintenance of digital and electronic content.Interns will also collaborate with staff on social media (Facebook, Flickr, etc.) in the effort to promote the projects of the division.

Competencies
The United Nations Core Competencies include:

• Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills.
• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals.Technological Awaeness:Keeps abreast of availabletechnology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.The intern is expected to:
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations 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.

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

• Applicants must meet one of the following 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;
• Be computer literate in standard software applications;

Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date. No Fee
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