Peace and Development Intern

Work Location

This internship is expected to be predominantly office-based. The selected candidate should be available to perform duties primarily in person.

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Resident Coordinator system aims to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. The 2018 UN reform delinked the Resident Coordinator system from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and invigorated the authority and neutrality of Resident Coordinators. In Ecuador, the Office of the Resident Coordinator coordinates the 22 Agencies, Funds and Programmes. The internship in the RCO Ecuador will last 6 months, depending on the needs of the Office. Candidates may be selected throughout the posting period, on an "as-needed" basis. Under the supervision or overall guidance of the Peace and Development Advisor (PDA) and the Ecuador UN Resident Coordinator Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and the internship period. Duties may include: The Peace and Development Intern works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Peace and Development Advisor (PDA) under the guidance of the Ecuador UN Resident Coordinator, to provide substantive support in three main areas of activity, including: 1.) Assisting on research, information-gathering, report and analysis with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding and conflict prevention 2.) Identifying entry-points and support inclusive and conflict-sensitive approaches in efforts to build national capacities for conflict prevention, particularly with regard to civil society, including indigenous, rural, women’s and youth networks 3.) Provide technical support for peace-related UN programming

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following. requirements: (a).be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme.(minimum.bachelor"s.degree.or.equivalent) (b) be enrolled in or have complete a graduate school programme (second.university.degree.or.equivalent?.or.higher) To be a final-year undergraduate student or a first-year Master’s student in political science, conflict resolution, peace studies, sociology, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or related social sciences would be considered an asset.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish are required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

This internship is for a maximum of 6 months (35 hours per week). This internship is expected to be predominantly office-based. The selected candidate should be available to perform duties primarily in person.

Intern Specific text

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.