ECA,INTERN – ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (multiple positions)Jobs in Rwanda

The Cover Note must include:

-Title of degree you are currently pursuing
-Expected Graduation Date
-IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
-Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
-Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience,
IT skills and three references.

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will
be contacted.

These internships are for a period of three months, with an opportunity for
extension up to a maximum of six months, depending on the needs of the Section.

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.

-Produces analytical, quantitative and qualitative elements required for the
elaboration of documents and reports;
-Researches and analyzes topics relating to sustainable economic development in
Eastern Africa;
-Drafts and edits publications, papers and other documents;
-Liaises with SRO-EA stakeholders on key development topics for Africa;
-Supports organization of meetings and events
-Assist with outreach activities;
-Participates in day-to-day operational tasks of the Division. This may include
servicing requests for information; support for developing presentations;
liaison with partner organizations;
-Performs administrative tasks as assigned.

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.

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 audience; demonstrates openness in
sharing information and keeping people informed.

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.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or
equivalent, or higher); if pursuing studies in countries where higher education
is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least
four years of full-time study at a university or equivalent institution towards
the completion of a degree;
(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;

Be computer literate in standard software applications;

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, which include willingness to try
and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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 and subsidiary organs. The United
Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the
online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants
may refer to the At-a-Glance on “The Application Process” and the Instructional
Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals”
hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of
the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation
criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the
United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the
General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and
guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information
pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not
limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to
the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from
consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet
the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal
legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for
providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no
amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to
applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration
for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the
information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New
York time) on the deadline date.