UN OHCHR’s Regional Office for South America Internship Program 2019

Eligibility Criteria :

• Applicants should meet one of many following necessities: (a) be enrolled in a graduate college programme (second university diploma or equal, or greater); (b) be enrolled within the closing educational yr of a primary university diploma programme (minimal Bachelor’s degree or equal); or (c) have graduated with a university diploma (as outlined above) and, if chosen, should start the internship inside a one yr interval of commencement;
• Be laptop literate in commonplace software program functions;
• Have a demonstrated capacity to efficiently work together with people of various cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which embody a willingness to attempt to perceive and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• For this internship, research in library sciences are fascinating;
• Applicants usually are not required to have skilled work expertise for participation within the programme;
• English and French are the languages of the UN Secretariat. Advanced information of Spanish (each oral and written) is required for the Internship Programme. Advanced information on English is required. Knowledge of one other UN official language can be an asset.

Other competencies embody:

• Professionalism: Shows satisfaction in work and in achievements; demonstrates skilled competence and mastery of material; is conscientious and environment-friendly in assembly commitments, observing deadlines and attaining outcomes; is motivated by skilled slightly than private considerations; reveals persistence when confronted with troublesome issues or challenges; stays calm in irritating conditions. Takes duty for incorporating gender views and making certain the equal participation of ladies and men in all areas of labor.
• Planning and organizing: Develops clear objectives which might be in step with agreed methods. Identifies precedence actions and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates an acceptable period and sources for finishing work. Foresees dangers and permits for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as mandatory. Uses time effectively.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to realize organizational objectives; solicits enter by genuinely valuing others’ concepts and experience; is keen to study from others; locations workforce agenda earlier than private agenda; helps and acts in accordance with closing group choice, even when such choices could not totally replicate personal place; shares credit score for workforce accomplishments and accepts joint duty for workforce shortcomings.