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This position is in UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS), which strives to accomplish a fundamental humanist mission by enhancing efforts against violence, racism and discrimination, combatting gender stereotypes, deploying the power of sports for social inclusion, promoting intercultural dialogue and supporting youth, women and people with disabilities. SHS also focuses on fostering inclusive societies and ensuring the ethical development of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in line with UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI. SHS manages a cross-cutting portfolio of research, capacity-building, and advocacy to help build more inclusive and sustainable communities.
Job Responsibility:
Understand the approach to developing and managing Social and Human Sciences projects
Understand multilateral processes
Design of policy briefs, using a variety of approaches including tools such as case studies, group discussion work, facilitator input and individual reflection
Gain insight into development and implementation of projects
Understand the context of global policy making in the field of Social and Human Sciences projects, including role of international organizations through their work in setting standards, facilitating knowledge exchange, providing policy advice, enhancing human and institutional capacities and facilitating cooperation
Understanding international project management through learning-by-doing approaches
Developing domain knowledge in the field of SHS projects
Acquiring and strengthening skills in research, writing and communication
Developing soft skills such as stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills and work ethics
Requirements:
You must be at least 20 years old to apply
At the time of your application to the internship programme: You should be currently enrolled AND on the 3rd (third) year or final year of your Bachelor’s degree
OR You should be currently enrolled in your second university degree, Master's or PhD degree or equivalent
OR You should have finished your Bachelor’s, Master's or PhD degree within the last 12 months (date of completion as indicated in diploma)
Applicants in technical/vocational assignments must be enrolled in a specialized technical/vocational institution and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution
You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters
You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software
You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment
You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
What we offer:
Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship and an additional leave of 1 working day per complete month of internship
Interns are provided with a limited workplace insurance coverage against risk of injury, illness, disability, or death incurred during the period of the internship and directly attributable to the execution of the internship