UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Based in Abu Dhabi, the UN Women Liaison Office (LO) for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is working to strengthen partnerships, mobilize resources and raise awareness to advance UN Womenโs key priorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), GCC countries, and beyond. The office is the first of its kind in the GCC. The office main priorities are to:
- Enhance coordination between different sectors to drive the mandate of UN Women in the UAE and GCC countries.
- Strengthen partnerships to drive Sustainable Development Goal 5 on advancing gender equality; further the women, peace, and security agenda.
- Realize progress on the womenโs economic empowerment agenda in the UAE and GCC.
The UAE is set to host the 28th meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) also known as COP28 this year. UN Women will support and collaborate on centering womenโs issues in the climate agenda such as increasing womenโs leadership in global peace and security and climate action, and work collaboratively to advance these matters as a key priority at COP28.
UN Women LO for the GCC seeks to hire an intern to support the UAE efforts in implementing the planned activities and provide support to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, COP28.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Operations Team, including but not limited to:
- Support the team in handling various administrative tasks related to COP28 preparations.
Assist the Communications Team in their day-to-day activities, which may include:
- Support in managing social media accounts and engaging with the audience.
- Compiling information necessary for content development and reporting.
Gather information and data to contribute to the preparation of briefing notes, talking points, Minutes of meetings and reports as required.
Support in preparations for GCC LO activities and events, including logistical coordination and support.
Assist in the editing and revision of reports, briefs, and other documents as needed to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Collect information and facilitate communication between UN partners, national counterparts, and stakeholders regarding COP28.
Draft letters and official correspondence in both Arabic and English languages.
Provide support in additional tasks and projects assigned by the GCC LO, as required.
Learning Objectives:
- Have an increased understanding of the UN system.
- Appraise and prepare projects addressing interventions to empower women and achieve gender equality.
- Write assessment reports on the subject covered by internโs work.
- Prepare activities and events logistics.
- Be able to work as a team member in a multicultural setting.
Competencies
Core Values:
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
Please visit this link for more information on UN Womenโs Core Values and Competencies:
https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf?la=en&vs=637
Functional Competencies:
- Good research, writing, and organizational skills;
- Ability to work with different actors, including through remote contact;
- Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities;
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting;
- Ability to take initiatives, ask questions, and work independently;
- Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- University studies in one of the following disciplines: gender studies, human rights, international relations, or business management.
Meet one of the following:
a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a masterโs programme, or higher);
b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelorโs degree or equivalent);
c) Be enrolled in a mandatory national service programme of which the internship may form a part;
d) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within two-years of graduation.Language:
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
- Working knowledge of another UN language and/or Arabic a distinct advantage.
Renumeration:
- Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.
Application Information:
- All applicants must submit a completed and signed P.11 form with their application.
- Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates.
- Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).
Note:
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Womenโs policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
- Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.
- University studies in one of the following disciplines: gender studies, human rights, international relations, or business management.
- Support the team in handling various administrative tasks related to COP28 preparations.