INTERN – ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Secretariat of the High-Level Panel on International Financial Accountability, Transparency, and Integrity for Achieving the 2030 Agenda (FACTI Panel) hosted by the Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The FACTI Panel Secretariat internship is for an initial period of two (2) months with a possibility of extension.

The FACTI Panel launched in March 2020 by the Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly and Economic and Social Council after consideration of the request contained in General Assembly resolution 74/206 entitled, “Promotion of international cooperation to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen good practices on assets return to foster sustainable development” is expected to contribute to the overall efforts undertaken by Member States to implement the ambitious and transformational vision of the 2030 Agenda. Working autonomously, the panel will review existing international institutional and legal frameworks related to financial accountability, transparency and integrity, with a view to identify any gaps, impediments and vulnerabilities in their design and/or implementation. It will make evidence-based recommendations on how to make the systems for financial accountability, transparency and integrity more comprehensive, robust, effective, and universal in approach. For more information about FACTI Panel Secretariat, please visit website, https://www.factipanel.org/ The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. Responsibilities

The intern will support the FACTI Panel Secretariat in providing effective remote / virtual support to the FACTI Unit's work on global financial accountability, transparency and integrity. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: updating the FACTI Panel website; assistance in drafting and preparing papers, briefings and other documents; arranging and attending virtual meetings of high-level officials; preparing summaries of meetings or events; compiling research and statistics, data entry and analysis.

Competencies

The United Nations Core Competencies include: 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 two-way 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 client. 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

The intern is expected to: • 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, including a willingness to understand and be tolerant of different opinions and views. Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications and 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;

Work Experience

Applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. 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. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include your areas of interest, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. G-4 VISAS FOR INTERNS: All interns assigned to a UN Organization, including Funds and Programmes, at a United States based duty station, i.e. New York or Washington, who are not United States citizens or United States legal permanent residents (LPR) will be required to obtain G-4 visas prior to travelling to the United States. Prospective interns who are already in the United States in another nonimmigrant status may need to apply for a change of status to G-4 prior to joining the United Nations for an internship. It should be emphasized that prospective interns are responsible for ensuring that they have an appropriate valid visa and employment authorization allowing them to undertake the internship. If the applicant is in F-1 status and has a valid EAD, they may undertake an internship within the scope of their F-1 visa without seeking a change of visa status. Please note, however, that interns in F-1 status who wish to undertake an internship following completion of their academic programme as part of Optional Practical Training (OPT) may need to seek a change of visa status to G-4 (This process currently takes about 8-10 weeks) or obtain G-4 visa overseas. To qualify for G-4 nonimmigrant status, interns must be serving essentially full-time, i.e. 35 + hours per week. Deadline for application: Wednesday, 15 July 2020 More Information and Application details. Kênh kiến thức kỹ năng, phát triển bản thân, hướng nghiệp, blog nhân sự

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