UNAIDS
Internship Jobs Vacancy 2012/2013
The Internship Programme gives students based in one of
UNAIDS’ locations the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement as
part of their studies. It aims to provide a stimulating and fulfilling
experience for interns, while enabling them to deepen their understanding of
the goals, principles and activities of UNAIDS.
All requests for internships are dealt with by the
Human Resources Management Division, which assists recruiting departments and
offices in selecting an intern based on a detailed Terms of Reference.
Applications can be submitted at any time, exclusively through the online
application (click on “Internships with UNAIDS” below).
Due to the volume of applications received, only
selected candidates for an internship will be contacted.
Vacancy
No.:
UNAIDS/12/ISHI1
Title: Internship with UNAIDS
Contract type:
Internship
Duration of contract: From six weeks to three months
Date:
Application Deadline: 31 January 2013
(254 day(s) until closing deadline)
Internships
Organization
unit: AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)
All duty stations including Geneva
Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
To be provided by the respective Supervisor and
reflected in the Terms of Reference for the internship.
Candidates for internships at UNAIDS must be engaged in
a course of post-secondary studies leading to a formal qualification in an
approved university programme at the under-graduate or post-graduate level.
Contractual Terms and Conditions:
- Ability to work effectively in teams, adapt and
integrate easily with the team, work cooperatively in support of team
objectives.
- Ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and
convincing way in one-on-one discussions or groups presentations and can
produce clear correspondence and written reports.
- Ability to effective apply their knowledge and skills
to the job, and to consistently learn and improve performance.
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm in their
work, effectively organize and manage time, and deliver high-quality results in
line with agreed objectives.
- Ability to innovate and find new ways of working and
improving results while maintaining a strong service orientation.
- Ability to take ownership of assigned
responsibilities, to be productive, fulfill commitments and use resources
responsibly.
Additional Information:
The duration of internships is limited to a minimum or
six weeks and a maximum of three months. No remuneration of any kind is
offered, nor any travel or subsistence expenses covered. Interns must provide
proof of adequate health insurance; UNAIDS will provide accident insurance
coverage only. Persons closely related by blood or by marriage to staff members
are not eligible for internships.
Applications from people living with HIV are
particularly welcome.
Applications from women and from nationals of non- and
under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. Any
appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations and
Rules.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be
contacted.
Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment,
transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest
standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for
recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations
HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential
candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV
status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work.
There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
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