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The United Nations University (UNU) is the academic arm of the United Nations (UN). It bridges the academic world and the UN system. Its goal is to develop sustainable solutions for current and future problems of humankind in all aspects of life. Through a problem-oriented and interdisciplinary approach it aims at applied research and education on a global scale. UNU was founded in 1973 and is an autonomous organ of the UN General Assembly. The University comprises headquarters Tokyo, Japan, and more than a dozen Institutes and Programmes worldwide.

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Internships

The United Nations University (UNU) in Bonn recruits highly qualified applicants to work as interns at the different UNU entities in Bonn. Interns are recruited through a competitive application process through specific vacancy announcements or unsolicited applications for a minimum period of three months and a maximum period of six months. Enrolled students or recent graduates interested in the work of the United Nations and in particular the United Nations University are encouraged to apply.

Announcements

  1. Priority Africa

    The United Nations University (UNU) plays a strategic role in Africa with regard to facilitation, capacity-building, postgraduate education and promoting innovation. The Priority Africa Initiative was adopted by the UNU Council in December 2008 with the aim of streamlining the University’s approach to its African-related work and is under the direct authority of the Vice Rector in Europe. The successful applicant will:

    • provide assistance in enhancing the Priority Africa website;

    • assist in drafting and editing English documents;
    • support with Priority Africa data collection process;
    • assist in all necessary academic and/or administrative tasks as the needs arise.

    Reference number: UNUEHS/EGECHS/2012

    Closing date: 1 June 2012

    Priority Africa internship announcement

  2. IDEAS Section

    The section IDEAS of the Vice Rectorate of the United Nations University (UNU) in Europe aims at strengthening institutional growth of UNU in the world with particular emphasis on Europe, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). These institutional development issues are the core focus of the Executive Office. The successful applicant will, among others:

    • Translate different types of texts from English and French (and vice-versa), notably institutional, strategic, scientific, and legal concepts and papers
    • Develop an English/French glossary of the most frequently used terms with regards to Disaster Risk Management
    • Assist in the drafting and preparation of reports, concept notes, visit agendas, correspondence, presentations, and other material relating to the Vice-Rectorate’s activities in Africa, includinglegal documents such as Letter of Intents and Memoranda of Understanding.

    Reference number: UNU-ViE/IDEAS/2010/10

    Starting date: 1 October 2012

    Vacancy Announcement IDEAS Internship

  3. Where the Rain Falls project (UNU-EHS)

    Within the UNU-EHS Where the Rain Falls project, the project intern will carry out the following tasks and responsibilities:

    • assist in the analyses of survey data using statistical packages (SPSS)

    • support writing reports on the household decision making of climate change.

    Reference number: UNU-EHS/EMSVA/2011/12

    Application deadline: rolling

    Vacancy announcement internship UNU-EHS Where the Rain Falls project

  4. Procurement & Human Resources

    Under the overall authority of the UNU-Vice-Rector in Europe and the supervision of the Procurement and Personnel Administration Manager, the intern shall work closely with the Procurement Management Specialist and Administrative Associate and shall, among others:

    • Assist in implementing an asset management system for the procurement department including data recording, analyzing and reporting
    • Assist in general procurement activities including preparation and analysis of solicitations, negotiations, risk management and evaluation
    • Assist in ATLAS (UN ERP System)
    • Assist in the data entry of Human Resources related data such as leave applications.

    Reference number: UNU-ViE/AFU/2010-01

    Application deadline: rolling

    Vacancy Announcement Procurement & HR Internship | Read more

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