Position: Intern - Social Sciences

Application Deadline: August, 09/2023

Job Description

ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission is guided by ECA's five strategic directions which are advancing ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solutions to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.

The Gender, Poverty and Social Policy Division (GPSPD) is headed by a director who reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programmes). The Division is responsible for contributing towards achieving inclusive and equitable sustainable human and social development in Africa and promoting and supporting member States in their work to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment. It is divided into three main sections: Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment; Social Policy; and Urbanization and Development. The Division supports member States to strengthen their capacities to design, implement and monitor policies that promote sustainable urbanization that drives inclusive economic growth and prosperity in Africa.

This internship is located in the Urbanization and Development Section (UDS) of the Gender, Poverty and Social Development Policy Division (GPSPD) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The intern will be directly supervised by the Chief of the Section.

Responsibilities

• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Section, and working directly with thematic focal points in UDS, the intern will carry out the following functions:

•  Assist with research and conduct a literature review in support of the preparation of studies, reports, papers, fact sheets and infographics related to the work of the Urban Development Section (UDS).

•  Identify and compile information, statistics, and databases in the areas of policy priority for the Section’s work around urban development, urban transportation, urban governance, and application of GIS in urban settings.

• Assist with organizing and convening meetings, including attending to all relevant preparations and note-taking.

• Participate in team and division meetings to share information and assist colleagues in providing updates on the implementation of deliverables and planning exercises.

•  Assist team members in reporting processes in line with section, division and wider ECA reporting procedures.

•  Perform other duties as might be assigned by the UDS responsible officer.

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 the 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 a 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

Planning & Organizing:

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies

• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required

• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work

• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning

• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary

• Uses time efficiently

Special Notice

• In your online Administrative Profile (AP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills and three references. A completed online application (Cover Note and Administrative 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.

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 includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

• Be computer literate in standard software applications;

VIisas For Interns:

• All interns assigned to a UN Organization, including Funds and Programmes, at an Ethiopia-based duty station, who are not Ethiopian nationals will be required to obtain a business visa or a visa upon arrival authorization letter from the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) prior to travelling to the Ethiopia. Prospective interns who are already in Ethiopia in another non-immigrant status may need to apply for a change of status prior to joining the United Nations for an internship. It should be emphasized that prospective interns are responsible for ensuring that they have an appropriate valid visa and employment authorization allowing them to undertake the internship.

Qualifications

Education

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

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or

• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;

Experience

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this Internship Programme fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

How to apply:

• Register using the following link CLICK HERE