Job Title: Internship with UNAIDS
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/12/ISHI1
Contract type: Internship
Duration of contract: From six weeks to three months
Location: Worldwide
Organisation: UNAIDS' Secretariat
Organization unit: AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)
All duty stations including Geneva
The Internship Programme gives students based in one of UNAIDS' locations the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement as part of their studies. It aims to provide a stimulating and fulfilling experience for interns, while enabling them to deepen their understanding of the goals, principles and activities of UNAIDS.
Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
• To be provided by the respective Supervisor and reflected in the Terms of Reference for the internship.
• Candidates for internships at UNAIDS must be engaged in a course of post-secondary studies leading to a formal qualification in an approved university programme at the under-graduate or post-graduate level.
Contractual Terms and Conditions: – Ability to work effectively in teams, adapt and integrate easily with the team, work cooperatively in support of team objectives. – Ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and convincing way in one-on-one discussions or groups presentations and can produce clear correspondence and written reports. – Ability to effective apply their knowledge and skills to the job, and to consistently learn and improve performance. – Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm in their work, effectively organize and manage time, and deliver high-quality results in line with agreed objectives. – Ability to innovate and find new ways of working and improving results while maintaining a strong service orientation. – Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities, to be productive, fulfill commitments and use resources responsibly.
Additional Information:
The duration of internships is limited to a minimum or six weeks and a maximum of three months. No remuneration of any kind is offered, nor any travel or subsistence expenses covered. Interns must provide proof of adequate health insurance; UNAIDS will provide accident insurance coverage only. Persons closely related by blood or by marriage to staff members are not eligible for internships.
All requests for internships are dealt with by the Human Resources Management Division, which assists recruiting departments and offices in selecting an intern based on a detailed Terms of Reference. Applications can be submitted at any time, exclusively through the online application (click on "Internships with UNAIDS" below).
Due to the volume of applications received, only selected candidates for an internship will be contacted.
Application Link: Job Application Portal (http://u.theinfostrides.com/234F-)
Deadline: 31 January 2013.
Internship Programme (http://www.jobnavy.com/job/3691/internship-programme-at-unaids-secretariat/)