United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
position description
Work Location
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Home-based
Expected Duration
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Support the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean (ROAC).
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Conduct research on policy and financial frameworks for disaster risk reduction (DRR) financing, infrastructure resilience, resilient recovery, and private sector involvement in DRR.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Provide technical input for the development of knowledge products based on regional and global data sources.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Assist in drafting and revising concept notes, project proposals, reports, correspondence, and other documentation to support the Economic Affairs agenda in the region.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Provide technical and logistical support for the organization of events and online sessions related to the Economic Affairs agenda.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Collaborate with colleagues across ROAC to integrate the Economic Affairs agenda into other workstreams of the office.
Qualifications/Special Skills
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Must meet one of the following criteria:
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Enrolled in, or completed, a graduate school programme (university degree or equivalent, or higher).
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Enrolled in, or completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Applicants should be pursuing or have completed a degree in areas related to the internship.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>No professional work experience is required, but relevant field of study is mandatory.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Ability to interact successfully with individuals from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, showing tolerance and understanding.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Proficiency in standard software applications, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Languages
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>fluency in English and Spanish is required.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
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<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Internship is UNPAID; costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Only successful candidates will be contacted due to high Application volume.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
<li style="margin-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 1.2em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: inside;”>UNDRR values diversity and welcomes applications from qualified women, men, and people with disabilities
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