United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Internship 2019

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations—UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank—and works closely with global and national partners towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.     Title: Internship with UNAIDS Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/17/ISHIP1 Contract type: Internship Duration of contract:  6 weeks to 6 Months, it depends on the need of the Office. Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position: To be provided by the respective Supervisor and reflected in the Terms of Reference for the internship. Candidates for internships at UNAIDS must be engaged in a course of post-secondary studies leading to a formal qualification in an approved university programme at the under-graduate or post-graduate level Contractual Terms and Conditions: Ability to work effectively in teams, adapt and integrate easily with the team, work cooperatively in support of team objectives. - Ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and convincing way in one-on-one discussions or groups presentations and ability to produce clear correspondence and written reports. - Ability to effectively apply their knowledge and skills to the job, and to consistently learn and improve performance. - Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm in their work, effectively organize and manage time, and deliver high-quality results in line with agreed objectives. - Ability to innovate and find new ways of working and improving results while maintaining a strong service orientation. - Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities, to be productive, fulfill commitments and use resources responsibly. Additional Information: The duration of internships is limited to a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of six months. No remuneration of any kind is offered, nor are any travel or subsistence expenses covered. Interns must provide proof of adequate health insurance; UNAIDS will provide accident insurance coverage only. Persons with immediate family members employed by the UNAIDS Secretariat are not eligible for internships.   How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply   Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information. Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable UNAIDS to store your profile in a permanent database.