Intern – Peace and Security At UN System Staff College

The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) is the primary provider of inter-agency training and learning for staff of the United Nations system. Its overall objective is to promote and support UN inter-agency collaboration, increase the operational effectiveness of the UN system as a whole and provide UN staff with the required skills and competencies to face today’s global challenges. UNSSC conducts a variety of learning and training activities, in Turin and Bonn, UN Headquarters as well as the regional and country levels. All such activities effectively respond to the cross-agency, far-reaching reform agenda of the United Nations

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: With its Headquarters in Turin (Italy) and its second Campus in Bonn (Germany), the Staff College is the United Nations institution for system-wide knowledge management, learning and training for the staff of the United Nations system. The College is expected to play a pivotal role in contributing to UN reform, the development of a common culture based on effectiveness, expertise and continuous learning through the development, co-ordination and provision of cross-cutting learning programmes which impact on all agencies and staff. Upon its inception, the College was tasked to operate in three areas of work, namely economic and social development, peace and security and internal management of the UN system. As such, the College is committed to align its programmatic offerings with the larger policy framework and with the needs of the UN system. The Peace and Security team is committed the capacity building efforts in the “Sustaining Peace Agenda” and is currently seeking an intern who can provide support in the area of Conflict Analysis and Conflict Sensitive Programming
2. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The selected intern will report to a Learning Portfolio Manager and gain understanding of the UN’s work in general, and in the area conflict analysis for Sustaining Peace. Specifically, the intern will be responsible for the following activities:  Contribute to the content development of the course on “Conflict Analysis for Sustaining Peace” through research, policy scanning and background papers;  Support the planning, implementation and follow-up of the above-mentioned course (as well as other courses linked to this thematic area) in terms of logistics, protocol and administration;  Contribute to the development of training materials in French, including a toolkit for practitioners.  Assist the Team in its activities, by performing other related duties as required.
3. REQUIRED SKILLS: Education: Candidates currently enrolled in or having completed a higher degree University programme (Masters or other) in peace and conflict studies, gender or humanitarian/development issues. Experience: Previous work experience is not required. Previous experience with conflict analysis tools and application is desirable. Language competencies: Fluency (written and oral) in French and a professional working proficiency in English. Knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset. Computer skills: Proficiency with social media tools; proven ability to use Microsoft Office, internet browsers and online platforms. Other skills and competencies: Ability to learn and act in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. High motivation, with a desire to learn and grow professionally
4. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Eligible candidates interested in doing an internship at the United Nations System Staff College must submit in English:  An up-to-date curriculum vitae (resume);  A motivation letter;  For applicants who are currently enrolled in a degree programme, an endorsement from their University or Sponsoring Institution is required;  Applications should be submitted by e-mail to: recruitment@unssc.org or by fax: (0039) 011 65359 02.  Please indicate in the subject “Application for Internship Vacancy Announcement 001”