Apply for the Internship Opportunity at United Nations in Kenya. The deadline for the application is 20th October 2020. The internship is for Drug Control & Crime Prevention.

Responsibilities

The interns shall undertake the following duties:

• Support the substantive work of the ROEA Youth Program
• Also, conduct research on youth issues across the region
• Likewise, participate in the planning of the Program’s activities, such as meetings, workshops, conferences and trainings, as well as draft reports and minutes.
• Contribute to the preparation of background documents, presentations, summaries, talking points and speeches.
• Similarly, support writing, reviewing and updating social media content to raise visibility of the youth Program’s work.
• Support procurement activities (eg drafting of terms of reference).
• Also, perform other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

Applicants for an internship must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree

Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.

Additionally, they must have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

Also, have the 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.

Work Experience

Candidates need not have working experience to apply for the United Nations Internship Program. Also, your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Additionally, applicants must have fluency in English. Moreover, fluency in Swahili or another United Nations language, i.e. oral and written proficiency is an advantage.

Visit the official page for more information. Also, visit oyaop.com for more opportunities.