May 13, 2014 Slide1 About The Organisation The newly created United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) contributes to building, exchanging and facilitating the use of knowledge in support of a faster and broader transition towards sustainable societies. UNOSD specialises on mapping, assessing and improving exchange of knowledge resources, providing guidelines to Member States and the broader policy communities on sharing and applying such resources. The Office also undertakes research and capacity development in key areas of sustainability transition. Its activities include: Knowledge exchange: Through its portal, UNOSD eases access to the vast and sometimes overwhelming knowledge on sustainable development. It also facilitates connections between researchers and practitioners, notably for national and local policy making and programming; Research and policy analysis: Assessing gaps in, and promoting solutions for the implementation of critical sustainable development issues; Capacity development: The first two components provide training material and events, as well as implementation toolkits and support for strengthening the capacity of developing countries in advancing the post-Rio sustainable development agenda; Partnerships: To implement the above activities, UNOSD nurtures cooperation towards efficient and effective recognition and sharing of resources, including expertise, capital and knowledge from all stakeholders. UNOSD is managed by the Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), with the support of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Environment, Yonsei University and the City of Incheon. Its offices are located in New Songdo City, Incheon, Republic of Korea. Eligibility for the UNOSD Internship Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme of a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the period of internship; or Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. In addition, the following competencies will be sought by UNOSD when selecting internship candidates: Experience: No prior professional experience is required, although any experience of relevance to the work of UNOSD will be an advantage; Working skills: Be results-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines, and to work both autonomously and in team. This includes good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals. Interests: The applicant should however demonstrate a keen interest in the work of UNOSD and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter; Communication: Good communication skills, including the ability to draft documents in a clear and concise manner; Languages: Good oral and written command of English is essential. Knowledge of any other of the UN officials languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian), or Korean, would be a significant asset. Terms of the Internship Programme The UNOSD internship program have a duration of three months, and can be renewed for up to six months in exceptional cases. Internships are normally on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00. Work is performed under the supervision of an assigned staff member, in the premises of UNOSD. Interns are not remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibilities of the interns or their sponsoring institution. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of an intern or the costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship (before starting their assignment, interns will need to prove that they have valid medical insurance coverage and submit a medical certificate of good health). Duties Interns support UNOSD staff and consultants for one or several of the following tasks, according to their academic qualifications, experience and interests: Documentary research, data recording and editing, policy analysis, and synthesis; Drafting and/or translation of communication material of event and research reports; Assisting with the logistics of organising events such as conferences and workshops; Clerical work related to the above. Applications To apply, please submit the following documents: Proof of current enrolment in a graduate degree programme, clearly showing dates; Copy of your latest academic records (transcripts). An unofficial copy will suffice at this stage, but UNOSD reserves the right to request an official copy from your institution later in the selection process; Copy of an official document proving your age (passport, ID card, driving license); A completed and signed standard United Nations Personal History Form (P11, which can be downloaded here. A covering letter of no more than two pages which discusses: Your academic interests and expected date of graduation; Why you are interested in working with UNOSD, including notably: How you expect to contribute to the work of UNOSD; What you expect to learn from your internship with UNOSD. Applications should be send by email to [email protected], or by mail to: Internship Programme #205, Humanities & Social Science Building Yonsei University International Campus 162-1 Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 406-840 Republic of Korea Note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. No Fee: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. Eligibility Checklist Please use the following table to check your eligibility and the feasibility of an internship with UNOSD before sending us an application: 1. You are currently enrolled in a graduate or equivalent programme and will be during the entire internship, or you are pursuing studies in a country where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, and you are currently enrolled in your fifth year (or higher) at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. 2. You are able to obtain the necessary visa and to arrange your travel to and stay in Incheon, South Korea. 3. You are able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, insurance, visa and living expenses related to the internship. 4. If selected, you will be able to submit: Proof of valid medical insurance coverage for your stay in Korea; A medical certificate stating that you are in good health; Proof of your enrolment in a graduate studies programme; and A proof of age. 5. You are able to communicate fluently in both oral and written English. For more information about the UNOSD internship program please see the following link The following two tabs change content below. Bio Latest Posts The AO Team The AO Team Tell your mates Email Print Reddit LinkedIn 0 SHARES FacebookTwitter Related posts IMG_1069 The 2014 Busan Future Leaders Camp Scott Walker Scott Walker and finding non-teaching jobs in Seoul Slide1 AKF scholarship to study in South Korea You must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Opportunities go fast! Subscribe to our e-bulletins and be the first to know. 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