Intern - Drug Control & Crime Prevention temporary - Cape Town, South Africa - United Nations

United Nations

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Description

The internship is located in the Indian Ocean West Team of the Global Maritime Crime Programme based in Cape Town, South Africa United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), The intern will work under the direct supervision of Professional staff of the Global Maritime Crime Programme.

The Indian Ocean West (IOW) team of the Global Maritime Crime Program has extensive experience and knowledge in supporting States in the region in the fight against maritime crime and is present in the following countries in the East Africa region: Angola, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia, Pakistan, Seychelles and Tanzania.

Responsibilities:

The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:

Contribute to the preparation of background documents, presentations, summaries, talking points and speeches.
Assist in the preparation of technical assistance workshops, meetings, highlevel events and conferences
Attend and take notes at meetings.
Perform other tasks as necessary.

Competencies
Core and Managerial 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 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.

Technological Awareness:
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)

(c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above)(OFFICIAL PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION)¿

The intern should also:
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Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the 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.¿

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Special Notice

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

The Cover Note must include:
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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 your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme in general and this assignment in particular.¿

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In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Do not forget to attach your proof of enrolment or graduation.¿

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United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

The United Nations places 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.

The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicant