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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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INTERN - English, Publishing and Library Section, I
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Job Code Title: |
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INTERN - CONFERENCE SERVICES
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United Nations Office at Vienna
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VIENNA
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Posting Period: |
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5 February 2015-19 February 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-CON-UNOV-40556-R-VIENNA
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This internship is located in the English, Publishing and Library Section (EPLS) of the Conference Management Service (CMS), Division for Management (DM), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV). The position is for one month between 1 March and 30 April 2015.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
The intern will work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of the Chief of Section and the internship supervisor, as assigned.
For more information please see www.unvienna.org
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Responsibilities
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Interns will be responsible for the following duties:
• Translate, mostly subject to revision, documents on drugs, crime and other topics dealt with at UNOV/UNODC;
• Contribute to the terminological work of the Section and to the testing of Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools being developed in house (ex e-luna)
• Perform other tasks, as requested by the Chief of the Section
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. • 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 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. • Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
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Education
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• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation (OFFICIAL PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION)
• Be computer-literate in standard software applications
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
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Work Experience
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Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
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Languages
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Fluency in spoken and written English, which should be the candidate’s main language of education and source language of the Master's degree, is required. Excellent knowledge of French and Russian, which should be the target language of the Master's degree, is required.
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Assessment
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Candidates will be assessed based on their Personal History Profile (PHP). Individual interviews and/or tests may be conducted for further assessment.
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Special Notice
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A completed online application [cover note and Personal History Profile (PHP)] 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
In your online PHP, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills and three references.
Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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No Fee
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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.
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