Internship in Volunteer Knowledge and Innovation Section

United Nations Volunteers

Internship in Volunteer Knowledge and Innovation Section
Application deadline: 31 December 2015
Post: Internship in Volunteer Knowledge and Innovation Section
Duration: Opportunities of between 3 and 6 months are available on an ongoing basis through 2014. Please specify your availability.

Intern, UN Youth Volunteer Programme

United Nations Volunteers

Application deadline: 31 December 2014
Post: Internship, UN Youth Volunteer Programme
Description: Assisting with organization of workshops, communications and outreach activities
Duration: 3 – 6 months (starting in March 2014) at UNV headquarters in Bonn, Germany.
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United Nations Volunteer- Intern (Online communications), Communications Section

Application deadline: 10 January 2015

Post: Internship, UNV Communications Section

Description: Supporting online communications and outreach activities

Duration: 3 – 6 months (starting in February 2015) at UNV headquarters in Bonn, Germany.

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Apply Here: http://www.unv.org/en/about-us/employment/internship/vacancies/doc/intern-online-communications-communications-1.html

UN Women- Internship

Location : New York City, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 15-Dec-14
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required :English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 12-Jan-2015
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 3 months


Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Focus on women and girls with disabilities (70% of tasks)
2. Assist in the review and appraisal on the rights of women and girls with disabilities;
3. Research, compile and analyze data and statistics on women and girls with disabilities;
4. Identify and assembly a list of relevant resources and best practices on this topic;
5. Support awareness raising, outreach and networking activities;
6. Provide and edit outreach materials, policy and brief notes and correspondences;
7. Assist in logistical and operational support and provide other assistance as identified during the internship period.

Beijing+20 (30% of tasks)Assist in the organization of internal and external meetings on Beijing+20;
Prepare official correspondences, including letters of invitation to UN Women’s global events in the context of Beijing +20;
Collect technical information and do research for the organization of global events and assist the logistical work around these events;
Contribute to the drafting, editing and formatting of the bi-weekly update report for all staff.

Conflict Management:Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Functional Competencies

• Strong interest in development issues on the UN agenda, particularly gender equality, disability and/or human rights;
• Strong computer skills, using Microsoft Office, and internet research skills ;
• Ability to think and write logically and attention to detail;
• Innovative and solution-oriented with demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds .

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
The intern must have studies in gender studies, international relations, and/or development assistance or other similar subject at the university level;
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); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Language:
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language a distinct advantage.
Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women.
Application Information: UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable)

Assistant Office Administration Volunteer

Description: Main Volunteering duties

Office Management:

Ensuring the office space is clean and tidy, and in following health and safety guidelines; liaising with the Building Management team on relevant issues; ensure office supply cabinets are stocked, ordering new supplies when necessary; oversee equipment maintenance and office repairs.

Personnel:

Assisting with Personnel issues if requested by Directors: issue all new personnel with appropriate forms; organise inductions of all new staff; deal with staff leavers appropriately and liaise with the Finance Assistant to ensure P45 forms are issued where necessary; maintain sick leave, annual leave and TOIL records for all staff; assist in the recruitment process for the organisation and monitoring the Jobs@ email account, posting advertisements, receiving applications, and arranging interviews.

General Administration Duties:

• Daily post duties, arranging couriers and dealing with deliveries; 
• answering incoming calls and enquiries in an efficient and courteous manner; 
• booking training courses as and when necessary; 
• attendance of relevant training,
• monitoring the Info@ email account, 
• responding promptly and accurately to enquiries and;
• other ad hoc duties.

Person Specification Essential:

1. Experience of working in a small office environment.
2. Knowledge and interest of Action on Armed Violence’s values and programme work.
3. Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
4. Excellent time management and organisation skills; ability to work under minimal supervision.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English.
6. Computer literate; proficient in all MS packages including Word and Excel.

Desirable:

Experience of working in charity; knowledge of an international development NGO.

Experience of working with senior management and committees. To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role to vreid@aoav.org.uk. The closing date for applications will be ongoing until the position has been filled. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. 

For more information about Action on Armed Violence please visit www.aoav.org.uk.

Email Contact: info@aoav.org.uk

Volunteer to support the Burundi Armed Violence Observatory project

Description

AOAV started working in Burundi in 2011 through local partners, opening an office in 2013, working to prevent armed violence and assist survivors by implementing projects building national capacities to monitor armed violence, offering psycho-social support to survivors, and preventing youth’s involvement in electoral violence.

As the Burundi Armed Violence Observatory will be writing its first annual report for 2014, AOAV would like the support of a volunteer (unpaid) to reinforce data analysis, especially background analysis and comparison with other sources (eg. Small Arms Survey reports on Burundi, Ministry of Health data, etc) and other countries, for a period of 3-4 months starting in February 2015 (flexible).

Profile

1. Master’s degree (completed or ongoing) in related field (Peace building, criminology, statistics, social science, etc.)
2. Very good knowledge of French
3. Good analysis and desk research skills.
4. Knowledge of a statistical package such as SPSS desirable but not required.
5. Understanding of armed violence / criminology issues desirable.
6. Experience/knowledge of the Africa Great Lakes Region desirable.

Terms of reference

• Under the supervision of the Country Representative and working in close collaboration with the AOAV Project Coordinator for the Burundi Armed Violence Observatory (BrAVO) Project, the volunteer will:
• Research other sources on armed violence/crimes in Burundi in order to make comparisons with the BrAVO data;
• Research armed violence/criminality statistics from other countries in order to make comparisons with the situation in Burundi;
• Support the analysis of the 2014 BrAVO data and drafting of the annual report;
• Support other BrAVO activities, including trainings and workshops;
• Occasionally support the Burundi Country Representative in other tasks such as report writing, fundraising, communications, etc.

Working arrangementsThe volunteer will be supervised by the Burundi Country Representative and work from the AOAV Burundi office in Bujumbura. The volunteer will be expected to provide their own laptop. Please note the volunteer will not receive any financial compensation.

Contacts
If you are interested in this volunteer position, please send your CV and a cover letter tojclaveau@aoav.org.uk no later than January 5, 2015. Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis. Email Contact: jclaveau@aoav.org.uk

UNECA- Internship Application

UNECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is seeking for qualified, energetic professionals in a wide range of fields such as (Economics, Social Sciences) to join us. ECA offers an internship programme for students enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school at the time of application.We invite all interested to apply online. 

Please note that the United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

PHAP- 2 Volunteering Opportunities

Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP)

Mission

As the only sector-wide professional association of individuals engaged in humanitarian assistance and protection worldwide, PHAP’s mission is to enhance the capacity of the global humanitarian community to respond effectively and professionally to current and future crises.

PHAP- Various Internship Opportunities

Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP)

Mission and strategy

As the only sector-wide professional association of individuals engaged in humanitarian assistance and protection worldwide, PHAP’s mission is to enhance the capacity of the global humanitarian community to respond effectively and professionally to current and future crises.

ITF secretariat - volunteers on ongoing basis

International Transformation Foundation famously known as ITF is a global Youths led nonprofit organization, on principles of stimulus and inspiration for change and transformation of youths for individual achievement. Providing Youths self development programs encompassing leadership & entrepreneurship. With Coordination secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.

Since its establishment (December 2009)International Transformation Foundation is developing and operating youths’ self development programs to lead the youths of today as leaders with strong heart and mind as true workers of society with honest, self-controlled, self-developed life, creative and progressive thinking.