2023 Internship

hace 2 semanas

Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations A tiempo completo
The United Nations Global Compact Office (UNGCO) is offering internship opportunities with its New York office.

The UNGCO is the entity responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Global Compact initiative, including the management of the Global Compact's name and logo, and the Global Compact Integrity Measures.

Available internship opportunities in 2023 at the Global Operation team in Panama City include the following period:

  • Winter internships: commencing January 202
  • Spring internships: commencing March 202
  • Summer internships: commencing June 202
  • Fall internships: commencing October 2023
The United Nations Global Compact Office pursues two complementary objectives:
(1) making the Global Compact and its principles part of business strategy and operations everywhere; and

(2) facilitating cooperation among key stakeholders by promoting partnerships and other collective action in support of United Nations goals.

To promote its 10 principles, the Global Compact also undertakes work on a range of corporate sustainability issues.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Programme Officer of the United Nations Global Compact and depending on their level of experience and training, the UN Global Compact interns will carry out the following responsibilities:

  • Conduct research relating to the topic of corporate sustainability.
  • Draft and edit publications, papers and other documents.
  • Liaise with Global Compact stakeholders on key corporate sustainability topics.
  • Support the organization of meetings and events.
  • Assist with outreach activities.
  • Perform administrative tasks, as required.
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 twoway 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 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.
  • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).


Educational background or exposure to political science, history, international relations, cooperate sustainability, law, public administration or related fields is desirable.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in Spanish and English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.

Assessment

Special Notice

This is a remote internship. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for the entirety of the internship.

Please do NOT plan or initiate any travel or report to Panama City until/unless you are requested in writing to do so.


The Cover Note must include:

  • Title of degree you are currently pursuing or the title of the degree you have obtained.
  • Graduation date.
  • List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
  • Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your online Personal History Profile, please be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills and three references. Please ensure that you indicate your proficiency in the English language in your PHP.
Applications are only accepted via the UN Careers Portal )

United Nations Considerations


Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal an

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