The Joint United Nations Program 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 to works closely with global and national partners towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.

As such, UNAIDS offer internship to involve the next generation in valuing its norms. Further, the internship aims to provide an inside look at the workings of UNAIDS. Moreover, the intern will require to execute responsibilities provided by the respective Supervisor and reflected in the Terms of Reference.

Who is eligible for an internship at the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS?

Candidates eligible for the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS internship program will have a profile that aligns to UNAIDS requirement:

• post-secondary studies leading to a formal qualification in an approved university program at the under-graduate or post-graduate level
• Ability to work effectively in teams, adapt and integrate easily with the team, work cooperatively in support of team objectives.
• Further, the interns should be able 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.
• Effectively apply their knowledge and skills to the job, and to consistently learn and improve performance.
• Show initiative and enthusiasm in their work, effectively organize and manage time, as well as deliver high-quality results.
• Innovate and find new ways of working and improving results while maintaining a strong service orientation.
• Also, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, to be productive, fulfill commitments and use resources responsibly.

The duration of internships can be only of a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of six months. Further, UNAIDS will offer no remuneration of any kind. Nor will it provide any travel or subsistence expenses. Furthermore, Interns must provide proof of adequate health insurance. UNAIDS will provide accident insurance coverage only. However, persons with immediate family members employed by the UNAIDS Secretariat are not eligible for internships.

How to apply for the UNAIDS Internship?

To apply for the UNAIDS internship program, candidates will require to complete and submit the online application form. Moreover, candidates should also provide required documentation which includes:

• Proof of College enrollment
• A CV
• A Cover Letter
• Letter of Reference
• Other relevant documents

Deadline

The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS UNAIDS accepts the application for the internship until 18 September 2019. UNAIDS will consider the applications invalid should the arrive after the deadline.