United Nations Development Programme
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Background
The Office of the Ombudsman for United Nations Funds and Programmes (the "Office") is established as an informal pillar of the system of administration of justice within the United Nations to make available impartial and independent conflict resolution services to address work-related issues of the personnel of the UN Funds and Programmes (UNDP, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNFPA, and UN Women).
Duties and Responsibilities
The Office is seeking a mediation intern to support the Mediation Unit of the Office in carrying out the activities described below.
1. Support the mediation unit's training and project activities:
2. Support the mediation unit's mediation casework:
3. Support the mediation unit's development of the Global Mediation Panel:
4. Other administrative and substantive support as required.
Competencies
1) Professionalism
Demonstrated understanding of informal resolution of workplace disputes and the functioning of international organizations. Ability to keep matters confidential and exercise sound discretion in using information. Conscientiousness in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results. Applicant is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and remains calm in stressful situations. Applicant is/can become familiar with Office software, actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals. Applicant solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
2) Communication
Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
3) Planning and Organizing
Ability to establish priorities, to coordinate one's own work plan and meet deadlines. Applicant adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
Required Skills and Experience
Eligibility ( Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements):
Master's degrees in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Psychology, Counselling, and other social sciences may be considered.
Experience:
Language Skills:
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
Please apply by submitting the following materials as Attachments in the application:
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Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role: Other
Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
Job type: Internship
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