Work Location

Lima

Expected duration

6 MESES

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Resident Coordinator system aims to bring together the different UN agencies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. The 2018 UN reform delinked the Resident Coordinator system from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and invigorated the authority and neutrality of Resident Coordinators. I Lima, the Office of the Resident Coordinator coordinates the 22 Agencies, Funds and Programmes. The internship in the RCO Peru will last 6 months. Candidates may be selected throughout the posting period, on an “as-needed” basis. • The candidate will provide direct support to the Team Leader and/or assigned national officers for the development of the activities,the tasks included will be: • Support the coordination of United Nations activities in Peru, including assistance in organizing meetings, workshops, and events. • Conduct research and analysis on key development issues in Peru, with a focus on topics relevant to the SDGs. • Assist in drafting reports, briefs, and other communication materials on UN initiatives and achievements. • Provide support in maintaining databases, filing systems, and other administrative tasks as needed. • Assist in liaising with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other partners to facilitate collaboration an information exchange. • Participate in team meetings and other relevant activities of the RCO

Qualifications/special skills

The basic education required is HS Diploma. To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). For this internship, studies in the area of International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Economy or Sociology is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of another UNofficial language would be an asset.

Additional Information

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

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.