Title: International Intern
Grade: Intern
Category: International Internship
Country: Egypt
Duty Station: Cairo
Application Deadline: 18-Jan-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)
International Internship Vacancy Announcement
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development.
UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.
Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.
This UNIDO internships are located under the UNIDO Regional Hub Office in Egypt (GLO/RFO/ARB/EGY) which is responsible for representing UNIDO in Egypt and promoting the Organization as an effective partner for development, and maintain close contact with all local stakeholders at the country and regional levels as appropriate, including government institutions and international entities.
It is responsible for identifying development priorities in the countries/region of coverage, and to support, and/or lead when requested, the formulation, implementation and monitoring of technical cooperation projects and programmes including PCPs, in collaboration with the relevant technical departments and other appropriate organizational entities.
The Regional Hub Office is also responsible for coordinating and reporting on UNIDO activities in Egypt, and contribute to the development of regional strategies and policies to ensure the strategic and programmatic consistency of UNIDO’s work including of its contributions to the UNRCO/UNCT/CCA/UNSDCF.
The duration of a UNIDO internship is three to six months, is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member, in the division or office that they are assigned to.
INTERNATIONAL INTERN GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The International Intern shall work under the direct supervision of the UNIDO Representative – Regional Hub in Egypt and shall be engaged as follows:
1. Intern – Communication and Public Relations (regional level)
Exposed to the regular core functions of UNIDO Regional Hub Office in Egypt and as such shall have the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations and engage in on-the-job training in specific actions delegated by the Supervisor.
- Support in developing and implementing the office’s communication and storytelling strategy at the regional level and assist in identifying and using innovative communication tools.
- Develop coordination tools and activities among UNIDO projects for enhanced communication and visibility.
- Assist in communication activities such as drafting press releases and social media posts, preparing brochures and flyers, etc.
- Engage in UN communications groups at the UN coordination level.
- Support the UNIDO Regional Hub Office in Egypt and regional communication, partnership development, and public relation activities, through knowledge and information capturing and sharing with multiple channels & tools: e-mail, website, social media, publications, brochures, presentations, etc.
- Provide assistance in capturing relevant data and information for strategic or operational use at country, regional and global level through media watch, content tracking and management, events attendance, reporting, etc.
- Support the collection of media materials (images, videos, news items, etc.) during events and meetings for preparation of publicity materials.
- Compiling best practices, lessons learnt, experiences and stories on key thematic areas of UNIDO’s reginal interventions
- Help develop multimedia and video content, editing the videos, interview recordings with UNIDO/Partners analysts.
- Engage professionally with social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter; monitor developments in online media; monitor success of online efforts using google analytics and other tools.
Engaged in a specific self-contained assignment described below:
- Assist in preparing quarterly and annual reports of UNIDO field activities, as well as any other reports, as requested by the UR;
- Provide help in organizing events, workshops and meetings held by UNIDO projects, in collaboration with government, UN system and donor agencies;
- Provide any necessary support to UNIDO HQ missions coming to Egypt;
- Perform any other duties assigned by the UNIDO Representative in Egypt.
- Other special emerging projects that may enhance the learning experience of the Intern.
- The Intern will be required to prepare an end-of-internship report, which will be submitted to and cleared by UNIDO Internship Coordination
2. Intern – UN coordination and monitoring (regional level)
Exposed to the regular core functions of UNIDO Regional Hub Office in Egypt and as such shall have the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations and engage in on-the-job training in specific actions delegated by the Supervisor:
- Exposed to the regular core functions of UNIDO Regional Hub Office in Egypt and, as such, shall have the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations and engage in on-the-job training in specific actions delegated by the Supervisor.
- Support in the coordination of regional activities and follow-up of all UN coordination meetings held in the framework of UNSDCFs development (Djibouti) and implementation (Egypt, Libya)
- Support in activities related to UNIDO engagement in United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), such as working groups, meetings and annual reports;
- Specifically, keep track, organize and follow up UNIDO’s participation in UN coordination groups, such as the Economic Group, Results Group Planet, Prosperity, Gender, etc.
- Support in monitoring programmes/projects implementation and report on best practices, successful stories and lessons learnt.
Engaged in a specific self-contained assignment described below:
- Assist in preparing quarterly and annual reports of UNIDO field activities, as well as any other reports;
- Provide help in organizing events, workshops and meetings held in collaboration with government, UN system and donor agencies;
- Provide any necessary support to UNIDO HQ missions coming to Egypt;
- Assist in drafting project documents, concept notes, technical reports, minutes of meetings, and any other documents.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the deputy UNIDO Representative or the Representative in Egypt.
- Other special emerging projects that may enhance the learning experience of the Intern
- The Intern will be required to prepare an end-of-internship report, which will be submitted to and cleared by UNIDO Internship Coordination;
INTERNATIONAL INTERN MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Age: Minimum 20 years on the first day of the UNIDO internship.
Education: Enrolled in a university degree programme; or begin the internship within one year of completing a university degree; or completed a university degree and be sponsored as part of an academic or development programme.
Field of specialization: Communication, Economics, International Relations, Business Administration
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic and French is required.
Other skills: Microsoft Office Software.
INTERNATIONAL INTERN CORE COMPETENCIES
Core values:
WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.
WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.
WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.
Key competencies:
WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.
WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.
WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.
WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: to stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.
INTERNATIONAL INTERN LEARNING ELEMENTS
- Become acquainted with the most up-to-date technical, economic and industrial developments. Furthermore, a UNIDO intern is expected to deepen their knowledge in the fields of circular economy, green hydrogen, local economic development, value chain and industrial parks.
- Gain experience in project design/management.
- On the job training: participation in every phase of the working process.
- Gain experience in working effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
UNIDO Interns are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity at all times, both at work and outside. Only candidates who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNIDO internships.
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