| Posting Title: | INTERN - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (Document / Knowledge Management) |
| Job Code Title: | INTERN - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT |
| Department/Office: | OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 04 November 2016 - 18 November 2016 |
| Job Opening Number: | 16-Documentation and Information -DM OHRM-68938-R-New York (A) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
The Compensation and Classification Section is offering intern positions for a two-month period starting January 2017 (subject to the candidate's availability and school schedule) with an opportunity of extension up to six months. Please indicate in your cover letter the period for which you will be interested. The internship is UNPAID and full time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member.
� It is IMPERATIVE that your cover letter addresses the following details:
(1) Title of the degree currently being pursued by the applicant and the specific subjects taken;
(2) Expected graduation date from the degree programme that the applicant is enrolled in;
(3) The applicant's objectives for undertaking an internship with the Compensation and Classification Section and how the internship fits within their career plan;
(4) The applicant's availability for the internship: Commencement and end date.
� In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Your application will be evaluated based on the information provided in the PHP and not on any attachments.
Org. Setting and Reporting Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member.
� It is IMPERATIVE that your cover letter addresses the following details:
(1) Title of the degree currently being pursued by the applicant and the specific subjects taken;
(2) Expected graduation date from the degree programme that the applicant is enrolled in;
(3) The applicant's objectives for undertaking an internship with the Compensation and Classification Section and how the internship fits within their career plan;
(4) The applicant's availability for the internship: Commencement and end date.
� In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Your application will be evaluated based on the information provided in the PHP and not on any attachments.
The position is located in the Compensation and Classification Section of the Human Resources Policy Service in the Office of Human Resources Management.
The Section is seeking interns interested in gaining professional, hands-on experience in records and document management and digitization, as well as to understand the substantive processes behind compensation and/or job classification as well as obtaining a deep understanding of organizational structures and salary survey methodology.
The Section is seeking interns interested in gaining professional, hands-on experience in records and document management and digitization, as well as to understand the substantive processes behind compensation and/or job classification as well as obtaining a deep understanding of organizational structures and salary survey methodology.
Interns are expected to perform some of but not limited to the following tasks under the supervision of a HR Officer and guidance from office staff:
�Research, analyze and evaluate compensation and classification documentation to determine its validity and life-cycle;
�Assist in the digitization and distribution of documentation taking into consideration retention schedules;
�Process and/or catalogue archival collections;
�Assist in the ongoing maintenance of content management systems, including updating the Section�s internal and external website pages;
�Develop an inventory of documentation to be retained, recording them in the office databases and shared drives;
�Participate in record-keeping improvement projects and make recommendations on data master;
�Evaluate adequacy of existing records management and reference tools;
�Perform other related duties, as required.
Competencies �Research, analyze and evaluate compensation and classification documentation to determine its validity and life-cycle;
�Assist in the digitization and distribution of documentation taking into consideration retention schedules;
�Process and/or catalogue archival collections;
�Assist in the ongoing maintenance of content management systems, including updating the Section�s internal and external website pages;
�Develop an inventory of documentation to be retained, recording them in the office databases and shared drives;
�Participate in record-keeping improvement projects and make recommendations on data master;
�Evaluate adequacy of existing records management and reference tools;
�Perform other related duties, as required.
Applicants must demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter of the United Nations. Applicants must have strong analytical skills. The following competencies must be demonstrated:
Professionalism: Have knowledge of information management, archives and records. Ability to apply evaluative skills and conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and information management trends. Ability to manage complex records and information preservation and description including updating content into web based platforms Ability to conduct research and provide recommendations on records management, including digital record-keeping, and record preservation. Knowledge of electronic data.
Communication: Applicants must have the ability to speaks and write clearly and effectively; listen to others, correctly interpret messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibit interest in having two-way communication; tailor language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning & Organizing: The Classification and Compensation intern is expected to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required; allocate appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning; monitor and adjust plans and actions as necessary; and use time efficiently.
Professionalism: Have knowledge of information management, archives and records. Ability to apply evaluative skills and conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and information management trends. Ability to manage complex records and information preservation and description including updating content into web based platforms Ability to conduct research and provide recommendations on records management, including digital record-keeping, and record preservation. Knowledge of electronic data.
Communication: Applicants must have the ability to speaks and write clearly and effectively; listen to others, correctly interpret messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibit interest in having two-way communication; tailor language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning & Organizing: The Classification and Compensation intern is expected to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required; allocate appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning; monitor and adjust plans and actions as necessary; and use time efficiently.
To qualify for this internship the following conditions must be met:
1. Applicants must:
(a) be enrolled in a library science, archives, knowledge or document management, communications, information science, media studies, human resources, or related field graduate programme; or
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a library science, archives, knowledge or document management, communications, information science, media studies, human resources, or related field bachelor's degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree in library science, archives management, knowledge or document management, communications, information science, media studies, human resources, or related field, as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.
2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar. Have knowledge of digitization processes. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated 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.
Work Experience 1. Applicants must:
(a) be enrolled in a library science, archives, knowledge or document management, communications, information science, media studies, human resources, or related field graduate programme; or
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a library science, archives, knowledge or document management, communications, information science, media studies, human resources, or related field bachelor's degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree in library science, archives management, knowledge or document management, communications, information science, media studies, human resources, or related field, as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.
2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar. Have knowledge of digitization processes. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated 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.
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. Experience in managing digital records is an advantage.
Languages English or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on �Manuals� hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on �Manuals� hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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.
Job Number: 496791 | Vacancy Link
Location: Division of Human Resources, UNICEF NYHQ
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position
The incumbent of this post will be responsible for management, setup and maintenance of emergent Enterprise Records Management platform for both electronic and physical records. This would involve setup, configuration, maintenance, support, custom development, environment and application security management, and customization of SharePoint environment integrating with Third Party software for all UNICEF's electronic and physical records. This includes building records management systems frameworks, definition and setup of metadata and classification schemas, management of document repositories, integration, setup and management of hierarchical storage management systems as defined by the ECM project. The incumbent will also provide expert advice on best practices and techniques for the development and operationalization of enterprise records management solutions.
Key Expected Results
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Remarks
This position has an end date of 31 December 2017.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
Opening Date 8 Jul 2016 Eastern Standard Time
Closing Date 6 Aug 2016 Eastern Standard Time
Location: Division of Human Resources, UNICEF NYHQ
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position
The incumbent of this post will be responsible for management, setup and maintenance of emergent Enterprise Records Management platform for both electronic and physical records. This would involve setup, configuration, maintenance, support, custom development, environment and application security management, and customization of SharePoint environment integrating with Third Party software for all UNICEF's electronic and physical records. This includes building records management systems frameworks, definition and setup of metadata and classification schemas, management of document repositories, integration, setup and management of hierarchical storage management systems as defined by the ECM project. The incumbent will also provide expert advice on best practices and techniques for the development and operationalization of enterprise records management solutions.
Key Expected Results
- Plan, identify, and maintain original and current configuration of requirements documentation, design documentation, hardware/software, and related documentation. Setup configuration with data management, enforcing policies, and processes for products. Draft and document policies and procedures for the administration (governance, security, replication, clustering) and management of the environment including disaster recovery.
- Responsible for the effective technical management of the organization's records and document management application infrastructure. The duties entail planning, testing, and implementation phases related to the periodic upgrades of the records and archive management environment.
- Coordinate with corporate-wide SharePoint development teams and business users in product testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and implementation of Solutions. Integrate and interface Enterprise Records Management solutions with other IT systems operational within UNICEF such as ERP application
- Administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support for the UNICEF Enterprise records management environment Configure lists, document libraries, reports, views, groups, site collections, administered identity authentication and authorization practices. Apply operating system, , SharePoint, and 3rd party add-ons patches and cumulative updates.
- Work closely with cross functional technical teams to elicit and validate user requirements to develop custom workflows, pages, sites, alerts, permissions, list views, and implement scripts as necessary.
- Support management and operationalization of electronic and physical record filing systems as well disposition into Enterprise Records management systems.
- Troubleshooting for SharePoint including Gimmal and other Records management add-on environment - understanding, gathering data, and documenting issues, analyzing, and investigating problems.
- Provides third level technical support to the records management application administration and content owner team, including importing data to records management application from other systems.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
- An advanced university degree (Master's) in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Information System Management, Business Administration, or a directly related field(s) is required.*
- A relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor's), in combination with 7 years of relevant work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree (Master's).
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience at the national or international levels in advanced SharePoint governance, administration, security, management, monitoring, system development, in support of organizational or other relevant areas is required.
- Prior experience in managing a database driven records and archive management, content management, or document management system is required.
- Prior work experience in design, setup, and implementation of knowledge/information management systems is required.
- Prior work experience in design, setup, and implementation of knowledge/information management systems is required.
- Prior working knowledge of Development including Power Shell and Team Foundation, .NET, C#, HTML, and XML is desirable.
- Prior working knowledge of IIS web server and SharePoint configuration and administration is an asset.
- Working knowledge of Windows OS is desirable.
- Working knowledge of an enterprise database such as MS SQL Server and Oracle is desirable.
- Previous hands on experience implementing electronic and physical records management along with user-centered design is highly desirable.
- Working experience of Gimmal Records Management and/or related technology implementation including setup, configuration and support is plus is considered an asset.
- Previous hands on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is desirable.
- Fluency in English and French (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of another official UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking
- Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
- Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures
- Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources
- Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise
- Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
- Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department
Remarks
This position has an end date of 31 December 2017.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
Opening Date 8 Jul 2016 Eastern Standard Time
Closing Date 6 Aug 2016 Eastern Standard Time
| Posting Title: | INTERN - Knowledge Management Support - 2 positions |
| Job Code Title: | INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT |
| Department/Office: | UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME |
| Duty Station: | NAIROBI |
| Posting Period: | 24 May 2016 - 07 June 2016 |
| Job Opening Number: | 61042 |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Your application for this internship must include:
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
2.Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme),
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations Agency for Human Settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
The Management and Operations Division internship is for 3 months with a possibility for extension depending on the needs of the Organization.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
The Management and Operations Division internship is for 3 months with a possibility for extension depending on the needs of the Organization.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. UN-Habitat is implementing the Archives and Records Management Programme and therefore needs 2 interns to carry out activities listed below.
Under the Supervision of Management and Operations Division the intern will:
- To participate in the processing of Archives according to established principles.
- To participate in identifying, digitizing and uploading relevant documents on past UN-HABITAT project documents to knowledge resource page on in-house electronic system.
- To assist in identification, listing, transfer and preservation of non-current records
- To participate in the appraisal, disposal and developing finding aids to ensure efficient access.
- To participate adding content in the intranet
- Provide management support of the Audio visual Archives through processing the Audio Visual collection of UN-HABITAT according to format i.e. photographs, videos, films, and sound recordings
- Perform other duties as required
Under the Supervision of Management and Operations Division the intern will:
- To participate in the processing of Archives according to established principles.
- To participate in identifying, digitizing and uploading relevant documents on past UN-HABITAT project documents to knowledge resource page on in-house electronic system.
- To assist in identification, listing, transfer and preservation of non-current records
- To participate in the appraisal, disposal and developing finding aids to ensure efficient access.
- To participate adding content in the intranet
- Provide management support of the Audio visual Archives through processing the Audio Visual collection of UN-HABITAT according to format i.e. photographs, videos, films, and sound recordings
- Perform other duties as required
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Teamwork:
-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others� ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
-Places team agenda before personal agenda
-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Client Orientation:
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be �clients � and seeks to see things from clients� point of view
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
-Identifies clients� needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients� environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Teamwork:
-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others� ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
-Places team agenda before personal agenda
-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Client Orientation:
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be �clients � and seeks to see things from clients� point of view
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
-Identifies clients� needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients� environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
Education
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Be computer literate in standard software applications.
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
Have a demonstrated 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.
Studies in Bachelors degree in Information Sciences or related field preferred.
a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Be computer literate in standard software applications.
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
Have a demonstrated 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.
Studies in Bachelors degree in Information Sciences or related field preferred.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on �Manuals� hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on �Manuals� hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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.
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INTERNSHIP
Internship to assist in content management for the UNCCD Scientific Knowledge Brokering Platform
Type of position
: Internship
Number of positions offered
: 1
Duty station
: UNCCD offices in Bonn, Germany
Languages:
English required. Other UN languages are an asset.
Duration: 4 months
Starting date:
June 1st 2015
Application deadline:
May 20th 2015
TERMS OR REFERENCE
1. Background and justification:
The UNCCD Scientific Knowledge Brokering Portal (SKBP) has been developed as a pilot in 2014 to act as a "bridge to bridges". It is designed to improve access to scientific and technical information on desertification/land degradation and drought (DLDD). The SKBP will address many knowledge gaps on global sustainable land management practices, by providing awareness, guidance and access to relevant knowledge sources. The SKBP pilot consists of two modules: An interactive map of knowledgebases, and a search portal for content offered by partner organizations.
Development of the SKBP is led by the secretariat�s Knowledge Management, Science and Technology unit (KMST), in cooperation with partner institutions. The KMST unit offers an internship within the team responsible for content management and development of the SKBP.
2. Description of duties for the Intern:
The intern will perform the following tasks under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer:
? Assist in the collecting, structuring and uploading of information to the SKBP portal;
? Assist in developing, maintaining and applying taxonomies and classification systems to existing knowledge bases;
? Perform desk research and online research;
? Any other duties as decided by the supervising officer that relate to the internship.
3. Internship Objective and Learning Elements:
Internship objective and teaching/learning elements include inter alia:
Experience and knowledge of the work of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification;
? Enriching experience in working on knowledge management and knowledge sharing platforms;
? Understanding the importance of information technology and architecture to determine the structure, design and flows of information.
4. Expected Qualifications/Skills
Must be in pursuit of a Master�s degree in either archival, information systems, information management or related fields;
? Basic knowledge and understanding of sustainable land management practices, and issues relating to desertification, land degradation and drought;
? Basic knowledge of information management and record keeping, including the use of taxonomies and classification systems;
? Understanding of modern library and knowledge management practices;
? Ability to work collaboratively with knowledge providers and with service providers in information technology;
? Ability to work in an organized and structured way;
? Fluency in written and spoken English.
5. Submission of applications
Internship application forms can be found at:
http://www.unccd.int/en/about-the-convention/The-Secretariat/Internships-and-fellowships
Your completed application form and Curriculum Vitae should be submitted by e-mail to staffing@unccd.int, specifying in the subject line: Internship SKBP.
The deadline for applications is 20 May 2015. Only applications submitted by the deadline and meeting the requirements will be considered. No telephone calls will be returned. Please address your application as indicated above and please do not address or copy your application to an individual at the Secretariat.
Interns are not financially remunerated by the UNCCD. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or his/her sponsoring institution.
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