INTERN - INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Work LocationFlexible Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe internship positions are located in the Talent Development Team (TDT), Human Resources Management Service (HRMS), Division for Management (DM), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV)/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Talent Development Team (TDT) is responsible for implementing the Organization's learning and development policy at Headquarters and UNODC field offices, which emphasizes that staff development is an on-going process and a necessary investment for UNOV/UNODC to successfully achieve the UN mandates. In line with UN 2.0, the Talent Development Team (TDT) is responsible for the sourcing, coordination and implementation of learning and development activities related to the UNOV/UNODC Innovation Strategy 2021-2025 as well as support for various organizational and change management initiatives to support capacity-building in the 5 areas of the Quintet for Change (Behavioural Science, Digital Transformation, Data, Innovation, and Strategic Foresight). For more information about the work of UNOV and UNODC, please visit www.unov.org and www.unodc.org respectively. The interns will take on a supportive role on the team and duties may include: • Research, analysis and summary of academic literature concerning innovation, new ways of working, and new technologies. • Provide support to identify initiatives or trends on new technologies, new ways of working and organizational agility within the UN system and society at-large. • Assist with the organization of workshops, expert group meetings, and forums to promote and foster innovation; • Support the implementation of TDT’s overall portfolio including through responding proactively to client queries, support for developing presentations and other communication materials, and/or updating websites and databases. • Assist with exploring and piloting internal process improvement projects including related to automation. • Participate in relevant meetings, prepares minutes and help to coordinate follow-up activities. • Perform other duties to support the team as needed. Qualifications/special skillsTo qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent); • Be computer literate in standard software applications; • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have recently completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. How does your past academic and/or work experience prepare you for this internship with a focus on innovation? How do you see this internship in innovation contributing to your professional growth? Please share a time that you thought of and implemented an innovative idea or new approach to solve a problem. Knowledge of some methods or approaches to creating continuous improvement or to help work more efficiently (Six Sigma, Kaizen, Agile, ISO standards, etc.) is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additional InformationThe internships are envisaged for a period of 6 months duration with various starting times throughout 2024. The first position has a starting date in May/June 2024. The internships are UNPAID and full-time; i.e. 5 days per week (40 hours). The selected interns will work under the supervision of the Associate Management and Programme Analyst and the Team Leader in the Talent Development Team (TDT). HRMS is committed to attracting and cultivating a pool of diverse talent, fortifying a dynamic and an inclusive organizational culture, and supporting a transformational and accountable leadership that aims to strengthen our organizational capabilities. HRMS strives to continuously develop a professional and mobile workforce equipped with the knowledge, skills and experience to accomplish our ambitious and important organizational mandates together with key stakeholders. HRMS is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the hiring process and for selected candidates in carrying out their functions when requested and indicated in the application. A completed online application (Motivation Statement, Candidate Profile as well as proof of enrolment and/or graduation) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Motivation Statement must include: • Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?) • Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) • List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship and why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. In your online Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.