Work Location

Geneva, however internship can be done remotely.

Expected duration

Feb-July 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities • Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and duties may include but are not limited to supporting LDU team activities, projects and general responsibilities and work of the of the Unit. • In particular, the intern assists in the design and preparation of learning opportunities on humanitarian, disaster, emergency relief, and related issues • Assists in the coordination of communities of practice (CoPs) • Contributes to the preparation of communication material, e.g. brochures, posters and newsletters. • Helps develop and maintain learning resource information on OCHALearn, OCHAinews and OCHA’s SharePoint. • Responds to various inquiries and information requests internally and externally for staff learning opportunities. • Assists in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, webinars, etc. to facilitate learning. • Assists in establishing and maintaining platforms and systems for OCHA staff development courses and training providers. • Assists in tracking, monitoring and reporting on learning activities through learning management systems and other data collection methods. • Performs tasks as requested by supervisor, as appropriate.

Qualifications/special skills

No work experience is required for this internship.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

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.