FYI, Ahmad Syamil
----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurel Heydir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Internship with UNFPA, New York, NY, USA Special Youth Programme - 2005 Fall Term Closing Date: 15 May 2005 INTRODUCTION: It is our pleasure to announce that UNFPA is currently receiving applications for its Special Youth Programme for the term starting in Fall 2005 (anticipated start date of mid August/early September). This programme seeks to RECRUIT YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 20-24 FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES with some programme experience in development issues to join UNFPA for a 9-month remunerated internship. BACKGROUND: The Special Youth Programme internship is divided into two sections: an initial 6-month internship in UNFPA Headquarters, New York, followed -upon satisfactory performance- by a continued internship of up to 3 months in the UNFPA Country Office in the country that the intern comes from. This programme is designed to give youth from developing countries opportunities at appropriate levels of the organization to engage youth in policy development and programming; to help build the capacity of young people; and to sensitize both the young people and UNFPA staff on partnering to address adolescent and youth issues. During the internship in Headquarters (HQ), the interns will work both with the Geographic Divisions and the Technical Support Division (Adolescent & Youth Cluster or other unit). A significant part of the interns' assignment concerns getting involved in existing activities, projects or programmes, while the remainder will focus on developing a concrete work plan or project proposal relevant to her/his own context and country to be considered for further follow up and potential implementation during the 3-month Country Office internship. Further, interns will: ? attend and participate in UNFPA and UN events and meetings as appropriate. ? organize a final presentation to UNFPA HQ staff on their projects and internships in Headquarters ? interact with the New York local youth community on at least one occasion ? develop a relationship with the Country Office and provide updates on their activities during the HQ internship ? provide updates to HQ during internship at Country Office BENEFITS: In addition to development opportunities to experience working with a UN agency such as UNFPA, all qualified candidates will be provided the following benefits: ? Cost of travel from and back to the country of origin ? Assistance with travel documents and visa requirements ? Health insurance ? Housing arrangements ? Subsistence allowance (for meals and other basic needs) ? A work station and internet access ? Opportunities to be mentored by UNFPA staff members on various issues of interest to the interns ? Administrative assistance as required on a daily basis CRITERIA: Candidates must have some programme experience in any or all of the following areas: ? young people's sexual and reproductive health ? reproductive rights ? population issues ? gender issues ? HIV prevention ? poverty reduction ? human rights ? sustainable livelihoods ? Millennium Development Goals, and similar topics. The criteria for selection of candidates include: ? Youth who will be aged 20-24 years old during the internship ? Applicants should currently be residing in developing countries (Applicants residing in developed countries will not be considered for this programme, but could apply for UNFPA's regular internship programme) ? Established interest and dedication to development issues through previous experiences or affiliation with a youth network or NGO working on development issues ? Basic leadership and advocacy skills ? Basic understanding of issues of importance to UNFPA and what the organization stands for ? Commitment to return to home country to undertake follow up work with young people TO APPLY: Applicants should send their CV, cover letter, and UN-P11 form in one email, following specifications listed at: http://www.unfpa.org/about/employment/syp-internship-2005.htm. Please carefully follow these instructions. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS MAY 15, 2004.
