United Nations Population
Fund (UNFPA)
Internal / External Vacancy
Announcement
Vacancy No:VA/FPA/SOM/08-02/2017
Post Title: Intern
Type of Contract: Internship
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: 2
Months with possible extension
Date of Issue: 18/8/2017
Closing Date: 31/8/2017
Organizational Unit: UNFPA
Somalia Country Office
The UNFPA Somalia Country
Office, based in Nairobi, is looking for interns in various disciplines.
Students from these
disciplines are welcome to apply, and depending on qualifications, shall be
selected for internships that relate either to the organization's strategic activities
or to administrative or technical functions.
Internships will allow the
successful candidates to have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural
international organization:
Population and Development
Internships may be offered at any UNFPA office. However, due to security risks, non-family duty stations (i.e. in security phase III or above) may not accept interns from outside the duty station.
Typical tasks
- conducting
research;
- reviewing and
writing reports and proposals;
- cataloguing
information;
- assisting in
the organization of conferences, forums or other collaborative events;
- Data entry;
Eligibility
UNFPA may accept interns
providing the following conditions are met:
a) enrolment:
Active enrollment in or
completion of a university or similar educational programme;
Candidates for the internship
programme are selected on a competitive basis. The profiles of the interns are
matched with the needs of the organization.
The following qualifications
are required for consideration:
- should be
enrolled in an advanced degree programme or have recently Students
graduated;
- Students must
have written and spoken proficiency in English; fluency in French, Spanish
or Arabic is an asset.
b) skills:
- Proficiency in
English required. Fluency Somali or in Arabic is an asset;
- computer
literate in standard software applications;
- demonstrated
keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNFPA in particular, and have
a personal commitment to UNFPA's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of
the UN Charter; and
- Demonstrated
the 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.
Duration: The
duration of the internship should normally be two months, which may be
extended. The total duration should not exceed six months, but exceptions may
be permitted if this is in the interest of UNFPA.
Internship assignments are
available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year, depending on
the availability of meaningful assignments and the needs and capacity of
offices to receive and supervise interns.
Status
- Interns are
considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members.
- Interns may
not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against
authorized posts.
- Interns may
not represent UNFPA in any official capacity.
Third-party claims: UNFPA
is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to
their property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission
of action by the interns during their internship.
Interns’ Expenses
Interns are not financially
remunerated by UNFPA.
All costs connected with an
intern's participation in the Programme must be borne by:
- a) the
nominating institution, related institution or government, which may
provide the required financial assistance to its students;
- b) the
student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make
his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office),
visas, accommodation, etc.
Insurance: UNFPA
accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or
costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship.
As interns are not covered
under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous
locations in the course of their internship with UNFPA.
Applicants for internship
must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty
station for which they will work.
It must include adequate
coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which:
- a) requires
transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further
treatment; or
- b) results in
death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home
Country, or Country of Residence.
Subsequent Employment: The
purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with
UNFPA but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no
expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
Should an offer of employment
be envisaged, a 3-month break, from the end of the internship, must be
respected. Interns cannot apply for posts during the period of internship.
How to Apply
Interested students should
send their applications marked: “VA/FPA/SOM/08-02/2017 “Internship - 2017” to
the following email address:
The Application should
include the following documentation:
- a) a duly
completed “UNFPA internship application form” (Download HERE).
- b) a copy of
his/her most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
- c) a letter
from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
- d) a copy of
his/her insurance/medical cover
- e) a letter of
endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised the
student in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with the student's
performance; and
- f) a brief
paper setting out the reasons why he/she is seeking an internship with
UNFPA and what is expected from the experience.