Germany: UNU-EGECHS General Internship
Country: Germany
Closing date: 31 Dec 2013
United Nations University's Mission: The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes andprinciples of the Charter of the United Nations. For more information, please visit www.unu.edu.
UNU-EHS, established in December 2003, addresses the risk and vulnerability aspects of human security and the consequences of complex environmental hazards for sustainable development. The work of UNU-EHS helps to improve the in-depth understanding ofthe cause effect relationships to find ways to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. The Institute supports policymakers and decision makers with evidence-based research and information.
The EGECHS section investigates the teaching – research nexus to enhance the graduate education and research training of the Institute.The section develops open educational resources on vulnerability and risk for sharing with educators, students and self-learners to use, reuse and adapt them in teaching, learning and research. The EGECHS section is a strong propionate of Information CommunicationsTechnology (ICT) development and its applications with regard to the use of new media tools and eLearning/open source methods which empower and enable users.
Responsibilities:
- assist in drafting and editing English documents,
- support with administrative management processes,
- conduct research and reference searches,
- assist in all necessary academic and/or administrative tasks as the needs arise.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Field of Study: Communications, Economics, Geography, Information (Architecture or Science), International (Affairs, Development, Relations, Policy), Journalism, Media Studies, Political Science, or related field.
Essential Skills and attributes:
- Excellent command of English and experience writing various documents in English,
- Good knowledge of office programs,
- A willingness to learn new technology skills and methods,
- Ability to be flexible and multitask,
Desired Skills:
- Strong interest in knowledge sharing and capacity development,
- High motivated and tem- oriented person,
- Some practical work experience in a professional office setting would be an asset,
- An interest in scientific research and science-policy-interaction,
- Willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Teaching/learning objectives:
- Acquire knowledge and gain hands-on experience related to international governmental organization, such as, data collection and writing processes;
- Find insight into science-policy-practice and higher education development;
- Understanding of the project work and related activities of UNU and the UN System;
- Gain work experience within UN international working environment.
Duration:
The successful candidate will be based at UNU-EHS in Bonn on a full-time basis (32 hours per week) for a contractual period ranging between 3-6 months.
The internship is not remunerated.
Starting Date:
Rolling
How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit their application, preferably by e-mail, and must include the following:
- Curriculum Vitae in English;
- Cover letter in English: outlining your motivations, possible contributions to the programme and future career goals;
- Completed UNU-EHS application form (downloadable at: http://www.ehs.unu.edu/article/read/about-the-internshipprogramme-at-unu... under Links & Documents);
- Two letters of recommendation.
For the information about the application procedure, please visit http://www.ehs.unu.edu/article/read/internship-application-procedure.
Workforce diversity is essential to UNU. Suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds including minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applications will not be acknowledged nor returned.
If you have any questions, please contact us at internship-applications@ehs.unu.edu.
