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Internship with
UNFPA
Deadline for receipt of applications is November 15, 2004 Y-PEER/UNFPA is announcing the second round of the internship with UNFPA in New York. This internship program is designed to give current or recent undergraduate and graduate university students 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 in addressing population, sexual and reproductive health, gender, and HIV/AIDS issues, especially in the context of achieving the Millennium Development Goals most relevant to young people; and to sensitize both the young people and the UNFPA staff on various modalities of working together to address adolescent and youth issues. The internship program will run from January to July 2005 How Will The Internship Work? Selected interns will develop a working relationship with UNFPA staff working on the assignments that might include: . Providing inputs on UNFPA programmes and policies on young people . Facilitating Y-PEER networks . Participating in project/programme reviews within Technical Support Division or Geographic Divisions . Attending cluster meetings, and other UNFPA meetings as appropriate . Providing briefings to relevant units as needed . Assisting in updating the UNFPA website on adolescents and youth . Preparing youth reports as needed . Providing relevant inputs to meetings of the Youth Advisory Panel . Consulting/Coordinating with other members of the Youth Advisory Panel on various youth issues How Do I Apply? Applicants should send a current resume (C.V.); a cover letter identifying their technical skills and interests with an explanation of how the internship matches the applicant's career goals or why they should be considered for the internship; and UN P-11 form with indicated references A special committee, composed of three representatives from various units of the Fund will serve as the screening body for candidates. The criteria for selection of candidates may include: . Youth aged 20-24 years old . Appropriate consideration for gender and geographic balance . Established interest and dedication to development issues through previous experiences or affiliation with a youth network or NGO working on development issues . Leadership and advocacy skills (based on background and profile) that may be established through endorsement and assessment . 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 . Experience with Y-PEER will be an asset Financial and Administrative support 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 . Opportunities to be mentored by UNFPA staff members on various issues of interest to the interns . Administrative assistance as required on a daily basis Deadline for receipt of applications is November 15, 2004. Applications can be sent via e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] / cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.youthpeer.org/news.asp EuroAtlantic Club: http://www.europe.org.ro/euroatlantic_club/ *** Birou de traduceri autorizate. Oana Gheorghiu - tel/fax: 252.8681 / [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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