Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 223914
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : MPA
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Business Transformation and Accountability Division
Date Posted : Dec 29, 2023
Deadline : Jan 15, 2024

Work Location
New York – Flexible
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is located in the Enterprise Risk Management Section of the Accountability Systems Service in the Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD) of the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The focus of this job is to support the implementation of enterprise risk management across the global Secretariat. The incumbent reports to a Senior Management and Programme Analyst. For more information, please visit https://www.un.org/management/content/our-offices.

Within limits of delegated authority, the intern will be expected to 1) conduct research on issues related to enterprise risk management and internal control system; 2) assist in drafting and preparing reports, presentations, draft memoranda and correspondence; 3) establish internal databases; manage data relevant to the scope of programme/project activities; provide support in consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc.; 4) work on websites and other outreach materials; 5) perform other duties as required.

Competencies
• 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.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
• 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.
Qualifications/special skills
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

To qualify for an internship with the UN, 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 university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above).
We are open to a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.