- Organization: DESA - Department of Economic and Social Affairs
- Country: United States
- City: New York, USA
- Office: DESA New York
- Grade: I-1
Job Code Title: INTERN - STATISTICS
Department/ Office: Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 14 May 2015-29 May 2015
Job Opening number: 15-STT-DESA-43029-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
- Degree Programme (What are you currently studying
- Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- List your top three areas of interest.
- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in the various Branches within the Statistics Division (SD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), based in New York. Statistics Interns typically report to the head of a unit or to a Statistician. The DESA/SD internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department. 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
Under each substantive area within the Division, including Economic Statistics, Trade Statistics, Demographic and Social Statistics, Environment Statistics, Industrial and Energy Statistics, as well as Statistical Capacity Development, the Statistics Interns will be responsible for the following duties in general for specific projects:
- Assists in designing,organizing, planning and managing the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data.
- Assists in developing, implementing and managing statistical database(s).
- Assists in training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information.
- Assists in the development or revision of standards on statistical concepts, definitions and classifications by performing methodological research.
- Prepares draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports.
- Assists in the organization of seminars,working groups and expert meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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 audience;
- demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
- solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
- is willing to learn from others;
- 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.
- 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.
- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter; and
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met
1. Applicants must
- (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
- (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
- (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined In (a) or(b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Work Experience
- Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
- Knowledge and experience in the concept of statistics, mathematic, economics, demography, environmental engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, or related area is an advantage.
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
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.
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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