“DESA” stands for Department of Economic and Social Affairs, is a part of United Nations agencies that plays a crucial role in addressing global economic, social, and environmental challenges. DESA founded in 1945, It serves as a platform for international cooperation and policy analysis, facilitating discussions and initiatives to promote sustainable development. DESA is working closely with member states / providing research / data and policy recommendations for enhancing understanding and decision making on issues such as poverty / inequality / climate change / and economic development. DESA oversees the implementation of the UN’s development agenda, including the Sustainable Development Goals “SDGs” with the aim of fostering inclusive and equitable progress worldwide.
What are the advantages come with being employed at UN-DESA :
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Programme Management Intern
- Unit: UN-DESA
- Job Place: Incheon City
- Deadline: 30, January, 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Education & Work Experiences:
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. However, for the purpose of this internship, a keen interest in implement project and capacity building is a definite advantage. Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
Key Responsibilities Career:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in drafting and preparing official documents.
• Attend and summarize conferences and meetings, including Expert Group meetings and workshops.
• Support organization of meetings and conferences.
• Assist data collection of ICT trends and policies.
• Conduct research and provide analysis on relevant issues.
• Assist in drafting and preparing background documents, reports, issue briefs, talking points, articles, presentations etc.
• Monitor regional and global news sources for articles and stories relevant to ICT for development.
• Support implementation of projects.
• Assist in maintaining databases.
• Perform additional duties as may be required.
“The deadline for opportunity is 30, January, 2024”
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