Org. Setting and Reporting

This is an exciting opportunity to obtain an in-depth understanding of the functioning of UNRWA and its work in the area of sustainable procurement and to liaising with colleagues in the field level and across headquarters divisions.
The intern will be involved in UNRWA engagement in sustainable procurement, logistics, facility, fleet management. Under the supervision of the Chief of Central Support Services and Head of Policy, Monitoring and Compliance, the intern will support various aspects of sustainability, knowledge management and development of strategies and approaches to relevant thematic areas.

Responsibilities

• Support in the coordination of UNRWA strategic engagement in assigned sustainable procurement, facility, fleet ,and logistics internal and interagency fora;
• Support the CSSD knowledge management, reinforcing institutional memory and regularly updating the Division intranet pages;
• Support in preparing briefing notes and any other documentation required;
• Organizing consultations and other convenings with assigned partners;
• Participating in and summarizing of results from internal and external meetings with assigned partners;
• Managing day-to-day contacts with colleagues and focal points in UNRWA , sister agencies and UN Headquarters;
• Maintaining up-to-date information on UNRWA positions on relevant topics;
• Any other task as required.

Education

• Recent graduate with a master’s degree, or currently enrolled in a graduate programme, in International Relations, Sustainable development, Social Sciences, Development or related field, including a relevant background and interest in these topics;
• Very good command of Microsoft Office working environment and applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Special Notice

Interns are not financially remunerated by the UNRWA. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

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? Include any relevant course work
• Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship, including any relevant internship or other experience.
• Explain your interest in the UNRWA Internship Programme.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work and academic experiences, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations
UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List.
UNRWA is a non-smoking work 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 Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.