UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background UNDP's Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) is an advisory hub for the Europe and CIS region tasked with the responsibility to provide policy and programmatic support to UNDP´s development activities in the region. Throughout UNDP´s focus areas, it works towards increasing the impact of UNDP´s activities in the region by assisting Country Offices in development of country-level initiatives through advisory services and technical support and by implementing regional-level projects in partnership with a wide range of partners supported to a global network of expertise. Under the leadership of the Hub Manager, the IRH employs a multi-disciplinary team of specialists and advisors, project managers, operations and programme support staff. Duties and Responsibilities The purpose of this internship is to provide an opportunity for graduate level degree students, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work and they can get familiar with administrative and operations processes. The intern will work in an IT unit, providing IT services to the regional office of approx. 400 people. During the internship, selected candidate will be able to work with several new technologies and experience work in international team. Selected candidate will get hands-on experience in these areas: - Provision of IT User support to internal clients in regional office in Istanbul, - Configuration of technologies such as Digital Signage, IP Telephony and other, - Data mining and data analytics, - Configuration of operating systems and automated software installations (Windows and Mac OS), - Configuration and operation of audio and videoconferencing technologies, - Automation of workflows via using Office 365 tools (Sharepoint, Power Automate etc.). Intern will obtain practical experience in Information and Communication Technology, administrative procedures and work in international organization. Tasks and responsibilities may be adjusted according to skills and preferences of selected candidate. Competencies - Team-player - Good planning, coordination skills; - Attention to details; - Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies; - Strong client orientation; - Good communication skills; - Cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Required Skills and Experience Academic Qualifications/Education: Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent); (c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; (d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program. Any IT related certificate is an asset, but not required. Experience: - Working experience in information technologies is an asset, but not required; - Previous experience with web design or programming is an asset, but not required; - Previous experience with DTP or graphic design is an asset, but not required; - A desire to work with and gain experience in multinational and multicultural environment is required. Language skills: - Written and spoken proficiency in English; - Fluency in Turkish is an asset, but not required. Notes: Financial Issues Internships within the UN system are subject to conditions the applicant must get familiar with before signing his/her internship agreement. Starting from January 2020 interns will receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations. Any further costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her arrangements for travel, accommodation and other costs. Application procedure The application should contain: - Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post; - Current and complete CV in English; Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document. Candidates who are selected for must submit prior to the interview the following documents: - Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme; - Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance. UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. It is important to note that interns are responsible to arrange for their own visa and residence documents, and need to plan for these well in advance. Subsequent Employment The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern's studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. 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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women is the central stakeholder in advancing global norms and standards for gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women's work in Sierra Leone started through UNIFEM in 2002. UN Women provides unique supports to national gender machineries, cooperating with UN and public, private, and community-level non-UN institutions to empower women and advance gender. Sierra Leone made key strides in the promulgation of laws and policies relating to economic empowerment of women, Sexual and Gender Based violence, women's leadership in public life and in peace and security, and their access to land. In line with the principle of Leaving No One Behind, UN Women makes deliberate efforts to develop partnerships which address the needs, demands and interests of women facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, vulnerability and marginalization. The Agency's portfolio in Sierra Leone includes the following flagship Programme Initiatives across the country: - Women's Participation and Leadership in Governance and Politics. - Ending Violence Against Women. - Women in Peace, Security and Humanitarian Actions. - Women's Economic Empowerment. UN Women Sierra Leone is developing a Roster of qualified interns. This is not a recruitment, but based on the roster, UN Women can recruit interns as the need arises Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall guidance of the designated Programme specialist or operations manager, the intern will work in close collaboration with UN Women team in areas related to her/his specialization to contribute to the overall goals of the UN Women mandates and support the implementation of programmes activities, operations and administrative functions of the country office were necessary Learning objectives: - Obtain knowledge on how gender equality is promoted in UN Women activities. - Gain valuable work experience, a path towards future career. Learn and support women to increase their self-agency and acquire new skills in areas of specific interest Competencies Core Values: - Respect for Diversity - Integrity - Professionalism Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues - Accountability - Creative Problem Solving - Effective Communication - Inclusive Collaboration - Stakeholder Engagement - Leading by Example Functional Competencies: - Excellent research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills. - Ability to work effectively in collaborative settings. - Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities. - Ability to produce high-quality deliverables in a timely manner. - Proficiency in the use Microsoft Office; familiarity with basic design applications an asset. Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf Required Skills and Experience Education: - University studies in one of the following disciplines: economic, business, gender, public policy, international relations, or other relevant subjects is required. - Meet one of the following: - Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); - Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); - Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. - Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements. Experience: - Experience in the field of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, entrepreneurship and women's entrepreneurship is an asset; - Experience coordinating events related to gender equality, women's economic empowerment is an asset; - Experience undertaking research, including academic research, on areas relevant to women's economic empowerment in Indonesia is an asset. Language: - Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in Bahasa Indonesia and in English are required. - Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. Renumeration: Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship. Application Information: - All applicants must submit a completed and signed [P.11 form](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc) with their application and motivation letter with specific focus of interest area(s). - Due to the high volume of applications received, UN Women can ONLY contact successful candidates. - The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable). Note: In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. 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Ce stage vous offre la possibilité de vous familiariser avec le fonctionnement d'une fédération d'ONG et d'acquérir une première expérience dans le domaine de la coopération au développement. Il offre un aperçu complet des pratiques de communication et des relations institutionnelles réalisées dans une fédération d'ONG suisse. En collaboration avec le reste de l'équipe de Fribourg-Solidaire, il sera également possible de découvrir les activités réalisées dans leurs autres domaines de compétence. Sous la supervision du secrétariat général, l'assistant·e de programme assumera les tâches et responsabilités suivantes : Soutien aux activités courantes de la fédération : Participation et gestion administrative et logistique Soutien au suivi et à la formation des associations membres : Appui à la gestion des dossiers des associations membres Appui à l'organisation/gestion de formations/ateliers à l'intention des associations membres Soutien aux projets de communication et d'information de la fédération : Participation à l'organisation d'événements de la fédération Appui à la réalisation et à la mise à jour de supports de communication Qualifications requises : - Bachelor ou master universitaire ou HES dans le domaine de la communication, des sciences économiques, politiques ou sociales ou formation/domaine jugé·e équivalent·e - Intérêt pour la coopération au développement et le monde associatif - Expériences préalables dans la communication ou le marketing, un atout - Aisance dans l'expression écrite et orale - Polyvalence et flexibilité au niveau du temps de travail - Facilité à s'intégrer dans une petite équipe et à travailler en réseau - Bonnes connaissance d'allemand oral un atout - Maîtrise des outils informatiques usuels (environnement Linux et logiciels libres un atout)
Addis Abeba ist einer der grössten diplomatischen Hubs weltweit mit gegen 130 diplomatischen Missionen und Vertretungen. Die Schweizerische Botschaft in Äthiopien sucht ab Frühjahr 2024 eine Hochschulpraktikantin oder einen Hochschulpraktikanten. Ihre Aufgaben: - Verwalten des Auftritts der Botschaft in den sozialen Netzwerken (Facebook, X) - Betreuen kleinerer Projekte der Botschaft - Teilnahme und Vertretung der Botschaft an zahlreichen externen Anlässen - Verfassen verschiedener schriftlicher Beiträge der Botschaft - Erledigen des Tagesgeschäfts in verschiedenen Bereichen Ihre Kompetenzen: - Findige, vielseitige und dynamische Persönlichkeit mit ausgeprägten sozialen Kompetenzen - Starkes Interesse an politischen Fragen - Durchhaltefähigkeit in einem anspruchsvollen Umfeld - Gute Kenntnisse des Englischen und mindestens einer Amtssprache der Schweiz (Niveau B1) Kontakt: Für zusätzliche Informationen steht Ihnen Herr Oliver Hoehne, stellvertretender Missionschef, Tel. +41 58 482 24 34, gerne zur Verfügung. Stellenantritt: Frühjahr 2024 (nach Vereinbarung) Stellenbefristung: sechs Monate mit Möglichkeit zur Verlängerung Bewerbungsfrist: 31.12.2023 Adresse: addisababa@eda.admin.ch mit Referenz "Hochschulpraktikum" Information zum Arbeitgeber: Die Schweizerische Botschaft in Addis Abeba ist für die Beziehungen der Schweiz zu Äthiopien, zum Südsudan und zu Dschibuti zuständig und ist bei der Afrikanischen Union, UNECA und IGAD akkreditiert. Wir bieten ein stimulierendes Arbeitsumfeld in einer der wichtigsten Städte der internationalen Diplomatie mit der Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen und vielseitigen Team erste Berufserfahrungen in der Bundesverwaltung zu erwerben. Zum Angebot gehören eine Pauschalentschädigung für Verpflegung, Unterkunft und Reise sowie ein Vertrag nach lokalem Recht. Tipps zur Bewerbung: Bitte beachten Sie die Zulassungsbedingungen der EDA-Hochschulpraktika. Die darin vermerkten Auflagen müssen zwingend erfüllt sein. Die Bundesverwaltung achtet die unterschiedlichen Biografien ihrer Mitarbeitenden und schätzt deren Vielfalt. Gleichbehandlung geniesst höchste Priorität. [Siehe die Stellenausschreibung auf der Website des EDA.](https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/ethiopia/fr/home/actualite/postes-vacants/stage.html)
essential to advancing the well-being of every child, everywhere. About the Office of Innovation: The UNICEF Office of Innovation is a dynamic, collaborative, and agile team within UNICEF. We occupy a unique space where a global organization addressing critical world issues intersects with the innovative thinking, technology, and partnerships that can transform this vision into scalable solutions. UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, Innovation! UNICEF has a 70-year history of innovating for children. We believe that new approaches, partnerships, and technologies that support realizing children's rights are critical to improving their lives. About UNICEF: For 75 years, UNICEF has been at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to improving the lives of children worldwide. We firmly believe that pioneering approaches, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technologies are essential to advancing the well-being of every child, everywhere. About the Office of Innovation: The UNICEF Office of Innovation is a dynamic, collaborative, and agile team within UNICEF. We occupy a unique space where a global organization addressing critical world issues intersects with the innovative thinking, technology, and partnerships that can transform this vision into scalable solutions. UNICEF's Office of Innovation fulfills its mission by: - Engaging with the Youth Generation: We collaborate with young individuals who serve as co-shapers, designers, and catalysts for social change in their communities. They set the pace of change for the well-being of generations of children to come. - Driving Change for Children: We adopt an entrepreneurial mindset to harness swiftly evolving innovations and apply them to meet the diverse needs of all children. - Forging Innovative Partnerships: We create novel models of partnership that leverage the core values of both public and private sectors. Together, we become a collective force capable of delivering rapid and lasting results for children. How can you make a difference? As an HR Intern working with the Office of Innovation, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of innovating for children. Under the supervision of the HR Specialist your role will involve 2-fold: Playing a pivotal role in supporting the Learning and Performance Portfolio. Learning - Supporting process to conduct Learning needs assessment and development of Learning strategy and plan 2024-2025. - Supporting the HR Specialist and the office Learning Committee to allocate/prioritize resources; enhance training programmes including identifying training needs across the office, collecting, and analyzing data to assess training effectiveness, participating in discussions to identify opportunities for improvement. - Helping to organize and facilitate training workshops and refreshers. This involves coordinating logistics, scheduling sessions, and ensuring that all necessary resources are available for successful training delivery. - Assisting on providing communication regarding Learning by sending informative emails to staff, ensuring that HR updates, training schedules, and other important information are effectively communicated. - Guide individual learning process (and screen learning requests). Support on learning assessment approach and develop metrics. - Supporting the preparation of Learning presentations, encompassing tasks such as creating presentations, gathering data, and ensuring the overall quality and coherence of presentation materials. Developing library of learning materials and resources/links - Planning learning events. Working on initiatives to collect and analyze feedback from staff regarding training programmes. Designing surveys or feedback mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives and identify areas for improvement. - Helping in generating reports on training completion rates, and other relevant HR data, as well as use this data to provide insights and recommendations for HR decision-making. Performance - In the context of performance management, helping gather and organize data related to staff performance. Assisting in setting up performance review meetings, tracking performance goals, and compiling feedback from supervisors and staff. - Working on initiatives to collect and analyze feedback from staff regarding performance management processes. Designing surveys or feedback mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of performance metrics and identify areas for improvement. - Support on Performance Evaluation Review (PER) process and guidelines, including oversight of completion, and following- up with staff on their years` performance evaluations. - Contributing on the staff development plans. This involves collaborating with supervisors and staff to set clear goals, identify learning opportunities, and track progress over time. - Maintaining the Learning & Performance documents, including staff files, training records, and performance evaluations. Ensuring that documents are consistently up-to-date and readily accessible. - Supporting the HR team in staying up to date with industry best practices and trends in learning and performance management by conducting research and share insights with the HR team on innovative approaches to talent development. Expected Deliverables The Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the Learning and Performance Portfolio, including supporting on training programme enhancements and performance management. - Assist in organizing and facilitating training workshops and refresher sessions while ensuring logistical coordination and resource availability. - gather and organize data related to staff performance, contribute to feedback collection initiatives, and design surveys to evaluate learning programme effectiveness. - Additionally, they will generate insightful HR reports based on training completion rates and performance metrics, offering recommendations for HR decision-making. - Furthermore, the intern will actively contribute to staff development plans and stay updated on innovative talent development approaches through research and knowledge sharing with the HR team. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: Please see attached detailed Terms of Understanding (ToR) ToR Internship- Learning and Performance Project_final_30.11.2023.pdf Essential Requirements/Educational Background - Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - Strong interest in HR, talent development, and performance management. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail. - Ability to work independently. - The candidate must be a strong team player, capable of collaborating effectively with colleagues and contributing positively to group dynamics and collective goals. - Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges. - Enthusiastic and has a positive attitude. Education Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within the past two years, in the area that the internship will cover. Experience The candidate should: - Communicate effectively both orally and through writing, and work cooperatively in a fast paced, diverse team environment. - Proficiency in crafting and managing effective email communications. - Ability to provide support in creating polished presentations and ensuring the quality of presentation materials. - Familiarity with maintaining organized HR documents. - Experience with data analysis. - Have good interpersonal skills (liaising with people of many different nationalities) and organizations skills. - Experience with using Microsoft Office package (word, excel, power point, notes, teams, power BI). The candidate must show commitment to the UNICEF core values of care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability (CRITAS). For more information on UNICEF core values, click here Languages Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in any other UN languages (French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese) is considered an asset. Conditions: - Age: Interns must be at least 18 years - Have good academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records. - Have no immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office. - Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to. - Individuals must have proof of medical insurance covering the time and location of their internship. - This internship expects a full-time commitment. - Individuals are expected to provide their own laptop. - Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend (unless already in receipt of any support for the internship from a third party). - Individuals must fund their own travel and living expenses. - Individuals are responsible for arranging any visa or immigration requirements. Payment The eligible intern will receive a monthly stipend as a contribution towards their living expenses. The selected candidate is expected to work remotely if located outside the Office of Innovation duty station. Employment: There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship. Contact: For any queries, please contact: For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical 3) Drive to achieve results for 4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and 6) Thinks and acts 7) Works collaboratively with others. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background UNDP is the UN Development Programme and works in some 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. In 2017, UNDP is continuing to work to support the [2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development](http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/mdgoverview/) and the 17 new [Sustainable Development Goals](http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/mdgoverview/post-2015-development-agenda/) (SDGs), as they help shape global sustainable development for the next 15 years. In 2019 UNDP launched its new People for 2030 strategy guided by the vision to: Build a "One UNDP" culture and employer brand that generates continuing fitness for the future characterized by high performance and employee engagement, creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, attracting and retaining talent, Ensure that managers at all levels are oriented towards, and capable of, leading and developing personnel, and managing performance effectively ? and fully own their part of People for 2030, Incorporate a talent perspective into all aspects of management and organisational development, Develop organisational and digital capabilities that enable personnel to strive for excellence and adapt to future challenges, Transform HR into a function that drives organisational effectiveness, capability and value generation in partnership with managers ? in contrast to the cost-based and administrative focus of the past. One of the key People for 2030 objectives is to enhance UNDP's capacity to attract, assess and select people with the right skills, knowledge, and attitude. To achieve this, UNDP is developing strategies to attract and select the best talent, including offering a seamless candidate experience and positioning the organization as an employer of choice. Composed of 20 staff members and part of the UNDP Bureau for Management Services, the UNDP Talent Acquisition and People Programmes (TAPP), was established by UNDP's Office for Human Resources in Copenhagen. The TAPP unit is responsible for: 1) HR service delivery to people programmes, including the JPO Programme as well as other young talent programmes, and 2) talent acquisition strategies for UNDP, including employer branding and outreach, assessment and selection frameworks, on-boarding, as well as recruitment compliance and monitoring. TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS As a full member of the TAPP team, the intern will: Participate in in-house training opportunities as applicable. Learn the structure, mechanisms, policies and practice areas of UNDP. Participate in dedicated trainings and UNDP online learning tools. Strengthen his/her effective writing and visual communication skills. Participate in working groups. EXPECTED STARTING DATE The selected candidate is expected to start his/her internship on March 1st, 2024, but flexibility to assist to a remote/in-house training prior to the starting date would be appreciated. Duties and Responsibilities Under the authority of the TAPP Manager and the supervision of the above-mentioned staff member, the Communication and Social Media Intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities. 1. Communication and Social Media (85%) - Assist in the daily management of the UNDP Careers Social Media platforms, posting and answering queries and questions when needed (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram). - Collaborate in the planning of the content strategy for UNDP Careers social media outlets. - Collaborate in identifying testimonials from UNDP staff and creating the stories to be showcased in UNDP Careers social media outlets. - Assist collecting data and analyzing the impact of the content strategy from all social media outlets according to the key performance indicators (KPIs) for each network. - Support reporting to external partners on communications results. 2. Other (15%) - Conduct research for various best practices depending on projects at hand. - Support to any ad hoc activities related to the TAPP activities. Competencies Communication: Ability to summarize a large amount of information and translate it into a visually compelling product for a social media audience. Interest and motivation in working in an international organization. Good analytical skills. Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities. Required Skills and Experience Education: Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements: - Currently in the final year of a bachelor's degree; or - Currently enrolled in a master's degree; or - Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master's degree or equivalent studies. Field of study: Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Political Science, or related field. Prior experience working in social media is an asset. IT skills: Working knowledge and proficient user of the Microsoft Office Programmes (Particularly Ms Excel and Ms Word) Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Apps (InDesign, Illustrator or Premiere Pro) will be an asset. Language skills: Fluency in English is required. Good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset. The following documents should be included with your application: - Your CV - A motiovational letter This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.ch - Benefit from free interview preparation by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).
CORPORATE BACKGROUND UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do. UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas: ? Sustainable development ? Democratic governance and peacebuilding ? Climate and disaster resilience In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable. INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND UNDP, as an integral part of its mission to fight poverty and improve the lives of people around the world, is committed to being open, transparent, and accountable. In 2015, as part of this commitment UNDP established a Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) to ensure optimal and consistent provision of operational services in the areas of finance, HR, procurement, administration to UNDP Offices worldwide, and to provide training to UNDP Offices where needed. The Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) is part of the Bureau for Management Services (BMS). As an essential component of the strategic direction of the UNDP Bureau for Management Services (BMS) and the emphasis on the provision of cost effective and integrated management transactions services, the UNDP Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) combines the resources of GSSC Copenhagen, GSSC Kuala Lumpur and new regional centres in line with approvals from the Executive Group such as Panama, Dakar and Istanbul. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Under the supervision and guidance of the HR Associate and respective Team Members, the HR Intern provides administrative support to the implementation of Human Resources services in full compliance with UNDP rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines. The intern is expected to support in undertaking the following specific tasks: 1.Delivery of Recruitment Service Providing support to the team with the recruitment selection processes namely in: - Posting and sharing vacancy announcements with recruitment partners such as the UNV/UNDP and HR focal point networks. - Assisting with the administration of written assessments. - Organization of interviews and panels. - Updating the recruitment status for all candidates and assisting in maintaining proper documentation for all the recruitments. - Updating the status of recruitments, overviews, new hires etc. as and when required. - Assisting with the organization of the onboarding of selected candidates. 2.HR Records Management - Ensuring HR records are properly inventoried, stored, archived, retrieved, preserved, and handled appropriately in accordance with UNDP procedures and guidelines. - Executing the changeover by digitalizing traditional personnel files to electronic records management systems. - Maintaining staffing lists and reports, as required. 3.Learning and Development - Support in maintaining the mandatory course tracker and corroborate information with all staff/units to ensure correctness. - Supporting the HR Associate in organizing L&D activities and staff engagement sessions with logistics and designing required communication. - Maintaining the professional qualification tracker for GSSC staff members. 4.Other ad-hoc tasks - Providing administrative support to the performance management process. - Supporting on separation process. - Supporting the Core HR team for any other daily tasks. - Participating in the weekly meetings of the Unit. - Assist in organizing HR trainings and meetings including notetaking. - Maintaining the long service award tracker. COMPETENCIES AND SELECTION CRITERIA - Interest and motivation in working in an international organization. - Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data. - Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set. - Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently. - Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities. - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. - Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view. - Demonstrated research and analytical capacity. - Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks, with tight deadlines. - Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS Education: Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements: - Currently in the final year of a Bachelor's Degree; or - Currently enrolled in a Master's Degree; or - Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent studies. Field of study: Public/Business Administration/Human Resources/Psychology or equivalent. Experience: IT skills: - Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools; and - Experience with an ERP system is desirable (Oracle Cloud is preferred). Language Requirements: - Fluency in English and Malay is required; - Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. INTERNSHIP CONDITION - UNDP will not pay interns for internship but will provide a stipend in the amount of MYR 637. 50 monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP internship policy; all other expenses connected with it will be borne by the intern or their sponsoring Government or institution. - UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. - Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship. - Interns must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan. - Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. - Interns are expected to work full-time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes. - Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, accommodation, etc. - Interns will accrue leaves at a rate of 1.5 days per month and will be granted off-days on official UN holidays for Malaysia. If exceptional leave arrangements are necessary, requests must be submitted to and be approved by the supervisors in advance to ensure adequate office arrangements. Disclaimer Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. 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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background UNDP is the UN Development Programme and works in some 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. In 2017, UNDP is continuing to work to support the [2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development](http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/mdgoverview/) and the 17 new [Sustainable Development Goals](http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/mdgoverview/post-2015-development-agenda/) (SDGs), as they help shape global sustainable development for the next 15 years. The UNDP JPOSC/TAPP is an end-to-end human resource service centre. It administers several young talent programmes, including the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme whose overall goal is to provide young professionals the opportunity to gain experience in the field of international development cooperation, and as such to build capacities for the global development sector, while providing UNDP and other UN organizations with young talent with promising professional development. Under the authority of the TAPP/JPOSC Manager and the supervision of the above-mentioned staff member, the intern will contribute to the development and the maintenance of client-oriented services and ensure that the JPOSC follows a model of excellence. TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS As a full member of the TAPP/ JPOSC team, the intern will: - Participate in in-house training opportunities as applicable - Learn the structure, mechanisms, policies, and practice areas of UNDP - Participate in dedicated trainings and UNDP online learning tools - Strengthen his/her effective writing and visual communication skills - Participate in working groups EXPECTED STARTING DATE The selected candidate is expected to start his/her internship at UNDP in UN City, Copenhagen on March 7th, 2023, but flexibility to have a two-day remote/in-house training would be appreciated. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Graphic Design (90%) - Create and apply consistently UNDP's employer branding guidelines to all internal and external communications assets and knowledge products, such as Social Media posts and stories, newsletters, posters, brochures, presentations, one-pagers, infographics, motion graphics, and videos - Ad-hoc graphics for team presentations, outreach, and projects - Create digital assets (infographic, photo, video, motion graphics) for UNDP's Career Website, TAPP/JPOSC web, and Social Media channels - Provide support in big data presentation through visual tools - Help develop written and audio-visual material for the JPOSC website and other promotional activities Communication - Assist in managing our Social Media platforms, targeting the various stakeholders to the TAPP/ JPO Programme (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) - Assist in advertising of JPO, SDP, and related Young Talent UNDP vacancies through our Social Media channels - Research relevant content and stories to post on TAPP / JPOSC's Social Media platforms, and keep track of the key performance indicators (KPIs) for each network Outreach and Data - Support the design of the quarterly bulletin reporting on TAPP / JPOSC news and key statistics in a visual format - Assist in updating the JPO and SDP Database (Microsoft Excel) - Provide support in data analysis and statistics (Excel) Other (10% ) - Conduct research for various best practices depending on projects at hand - Provide support to any ad hoc activities related to the JPO Programme - Provide support to organisational activities within the team - Provide support when needed with the online onboarding process of the JPOs. Competencies Communication: Ability to summarize a large amount of information and translate it into a visually compelling product for a social media audience. Interest and motivation in working in an international organization. Good analytical skills. Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities. Required Skills and Experience Education Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements: - Currently in the final year of a bachelor's degree; or - Currently enrolled in a master's degree; or - Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master's degree or equivalent studies. Field of study: Graphic Design, Digital Media, Digital Arts, Advertising and Marketing Journalism or related field. - Prior experience working in social media is an asset. - IT skills: Very good knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. Working knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects are essential requirements. Basic knowledge of HTML is highly desirable and basic knowledge CSS will be a plus. - Language skills: Fluency in English is required. Good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset. 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Background BPPS is leading the collaborative processes of policy development, applied research and programmes for Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States on ensuring macro-micro policy linkages of UNDP's work on sustainable development. Work will cover the 32 LLDCs and 39 SIDS, with their own unique development challenges. This includes, in particular, follow-up to the Vienna Programme of Action for LLDCs and the Samoa Pathway for SIDS, and work with teams across UNDP's Regional Hubs, COs and Global Policy Centres, development of substantive approaches, products and tools to support policy and programming services to UNDP Country Offices. Furthermore, BPPS will lead interactions with Permanent Missions to disseminate UNDP's policy and programmatic offers, in close collaboration with the Regional Bureaux and BERA, gauging the interest and expanding strategic partnerships among Member States. The Samoa Pathway for SIDS (2014-2024) and the Vienna Action Plan for LLDCs (2014-2024) come to an end in 2024. The processes of formulating the new 10-year plans of action for SIDS and LLDCS have already started. They will culminate with the SIDS4 conference in Antigua and Barbuda (May 2024) and the LLDC3 conference in Rwanda (June 2024). Duties and Responsibilities Working under the guidance of the Senior Advisor on LDCS, LLDCs and SIDS, the intern will provide research support for the preparation of inputs towards the knowledge products to be released during SIDS4 and LLDC3, in particular: - Support the compilation of existing knowledge products on best practices from UNDP projects addressing challenges specific to SIDS and LLDCs - Support the organization of high-level events in the lead-up to SIDS4 and LLDC3 - Support to the preparation of inputs to UNDP messaging for SIDS4 and LLDC3 - Support the preparation of inputs for side events during SIDS4 and LLDC3 Competencies Required Competencies - Strong research, analytical, writing and editing skills, with track record in producing development research, articles and other material in English; - Strong interest in, and knowledge of, global development and the work of international organisations; - Demonstrated understanding of international development issues, including in the area if Agenda 2030 and SDGS - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals as a Team Player; - Good organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines; - Capacity to work in a multicultural environment; - Able to work independently with minimum supervision; - Good social media skills; - Strong verbal and writing communications skills in English. Advantageous Competencies - Knowledge of the UN/UNDP and commitment to UN mission and UNDP mandate is desirable; - Previous organisational experience or working experience in a developing country is desirable. Required Skills and Experience Education and Eligibility Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: - Currently enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. Program in Communication, Public policy, or Social sciences; - Candidates who have graduated with a Master's or PhD level programme in Communication, Public policy, or Social sciences and must start the internship within one year of the graduation date. Language - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; competency in other UN languages is a strong asset. Application Procedure/How to Apply The application should contain the following and uploaded as one file. - Cover Letter - Current CV General Conditions of Internship and Working Arrangements - Interns may be given a stipend according to UNDP Internship Policy, if it is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government foundation or scholarship programme. The stipend is to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly. - Interns are not entitled to the privileges and immunities accorded by member states to UNDP, its officials and staff members. - Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. However, all relevant UNDP polices, such as policy on SH/SEA, are fully applicable to interns. - The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP, but to complement an intern's studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. - Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship. - Confidentiality and Publication of Information: Interns will respect the confidentiality of information that he/she collects or exposed to at UNDP. No reports or papers may be published based on information obtained from UNDP without the explicit written authorization of the Head of Bureaux or Office. - Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. Interns must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan for the duration of the internship. - Passports and Visas: UNDP does not provide assistance with travel and/or housing and the Intern will be responsible for obtaining the passport including necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty stations where the internsip will be performed. UNDP can only issue a letter stating acceptance of an individual as an intern and the conditions governing the internship. - Interns will be responsible for providing his/her own laptop. Internet access and printing facilities will be available at UNDP during the internship. - The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract. For more information on UNDP Internship, please visit: https://www.undp.org/careers/types-of-opportunities/internships Expected Duration January 2024 to June 2024. The start and ending dates are flexible. Please indicate availability in application materials. Internships last to a maximum of 6 months. Internship can be part time or full time, but full time preferred for this internship. Selected candidates will be requested to submit the electronic version of the following documents prior to commencement of the internship. - UNDP Internship Agreement - Updated resume or curriculum vitae; - A letter from the University confirming current enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme and graduation date. In the case of an applicant who graduated and must start the internship within one year of graduation, a copy of the applicant's diploma or a letter from the University confirming the graduate-level degree programme and graduation date; - Copy of passport; - Copy of his/her school transcript; - Proof of medical and life/accident insurance coverage; - A letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member, who has directly supervised him/her in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with his/her performance, with a brief description (one page maximum) setting out the reasons why s/he is seeking an internship with UNDP and what is expected from the experience. 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CORPORATE BACKGROUND UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do. UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas: ? Sustainable development ? Democratic governance and peacebuilding ? Climate and disaster resilience In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable. INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND UNDP, as an integral part of its mission to fight poverty and improve the lives of people around the world, is committed to being open, transparent, and accountable. In 2015, as part of this commitment UNDP established a Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) to ensure optimal and consistent provision of operational services in the areas of finance, HR, procurement, administration to UNDP Offices worldwide, and to provide training to UNDP Offices where needed. The Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) is part of the Bureau for Management Services (BMS). As an essential component of the strategic direction of the UNDP Bureau for Management Services (BMS) and the emphasis on the provision of cost effective and integrated management transactions services, the UNDP Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) combines the resources of GSSC Copenhagen, GSSC Kuala Lumpur and new regional centres in line with approvals from the Executive Group such as Panama, Dakar and Istanbul. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Effective and efficient administrative support and facilities management, focusing on the achievement of the following results: - Support in the organization and coordination of the maintenance of the premises, office space management and the provision of common services - Support in the organization of workshops, conferences, retreats - Assist with the supervision of cleaning services - Coordination of common premises - Prompt reporting and investigation of cases of damage, loss or theft of items - Any other related matters assigned by the supervisor 2. Provide support for administrative, procurement and financial control in the office, focusing on the achievement of the following results: - Maintenance of finance control records such as commitments and expenditures - Proper control of supporting documents of funds and activities - Organization of payment processes, including preparation and verification of supporting documents - Provision of the information for the audit - Support on small and direct procurement processes - Any other related matters assigned by the supervisor 3. Provide support to proper supply and assets management, focusing on the achievement of the following result: - Coordination of the provision of reliable and quality office supplies - Elaboration and implementation of inventory management - Implementation of inventory and physical verification control in the GSSC and projects - Any other related matters assigned by the supervisor 4. Ensure effective logistical support, focusing on the achievement of the following result: - Support incoming visitors and IP Staff with their required documentations ? visas, ID cards, permits, licenses, UNLPs and other relevant documents - Support with coordination with local authority on Protocol matters - Logistical support for events, staff's cubicle/desk layout and space management - Provide support for outgoing documents ? courier - Act as custodian for management of office stationery supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationery, distribution of stationery as required by staff and keeping log of distribution - Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials - Support the coordination of travel arrangement - Coordination of transportation services COMPETENCIES AND SELECTION CRITERIA - Interest and motivation in working in an international organization - Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data - Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set - Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently - Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability - Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view - Demonstrated research and analytical capacity - Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks, with tight deadlines - Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS 1.Education Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements: - currently in the final year of a Bachelor's Degree; or - currently enrolled in a Master's Degree; or - have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent studies. Field of study: Public/Business Administration or equivalent. 2.Experience IT skills: - Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools; and - Experience with an ERP system is desirable (Oracle Cloud is preferred). 3.Language Requirements - Fluency in English and Malay is required. - Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. INTERNSHIP CONDITION - UNDP will not pay interns for internship but will provide a stipend in the amount of MYR 637. 50 monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP internship policy; all other expenses connected with it will be borne by the intern or their sponsoring Government or institution - UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship - Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship - Interns must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan - Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity - Interns are expected to work full-time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes - Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, accommodation, etc. - Interns will accrue leaves at a rate of 1.5 days per month and will be granted off-days on official UN holidays for Malaysia. If exceptional leave arrangements are necessary, requests must be submitted to and be approved by the supervisors in advance to ensure adequate office arrangements Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. 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Purpose of Job The focus of the role is to support the CTO (Chief Transformation Officer) Office in orchestrating and enabling the Bank's journey towards more sustainable ways of working and reduce the carbon footprint of its internal operations. Part of a wider CTO Transformation office team, the Analyst ? Performance works with experts in the team and across the Business to support the CTO capability in managing Performance initiatives and primarily the Bank's internal Sustainability approach. The Analyst Sustainability functions is to gather and analyse emissions and energy efficiency data, maintain datasets of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, generate sustainability reports, documentation, and research to support primarily the Bank's emission reduction journey. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Support the Principal Ways or Working and Sustainability, the Performance team and the wider CTO by: - Being responsible for the quality and accuracy of the Bank's overall emissions reporting in line with best market practice including International Sustainability Standards Board, Greenhouse Ga protocol and Science Based Targets (SBTi) - Supporting in the accurate assessment and reporting on the carbon footprint of the Bank's internal operations feeding into the Bank's corporate and external reports - Tracking energy and fuel consumption, and costs savings impact of alternative energy strategies - Contributing to the team goals under the Bank's sustainability approach promoting sustainable ways or working and changing mindset engaging network and communities across the Bank - Working with operations teams on their reduction plans to gather, analyse emissions and energy efficiency initiatives, set energy reduction goals, and track progress of implementation - Generating sustainability reports, documentation and research to support primarily the Bank's emission reduction journey. - Assist CTO in the preparation of internal and external reports on the Bank's GHG approach, methodology and overall performance - Support the streamlining and automatization of data collection and analysis for internal operations emissions and, more broadly, for the overall sustainability approach - Supporting the team in researching, drafting and preparing presentation material for a wide range of environmental, climate and nature-related topics. - Support the CTO in planning and organisation of meetings. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently; - Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail - Experience with sustainable and carbon emissions data analysis and reporting - Quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to measure sustainable internal targets and provide insights through analysis - Demonstrated, strong analytical and presentation skills, experience with PPT required. - Experience as a business analyst in the area of sustainability and environment or consulting role with demonstrated ability to support multitask and prioritise - Educated to graduate level ? environmental engineering, environmental science, other technical discipline - Previous experience in financial services sector and banking - Working knowledge of the sustainability, Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) and Carbon accounting trends (International Sustainability Standards Board, Greenhouse Gas protocol and Science Based Targets) - Demonstrable track-record in one analytics, modelling sustainability plans and monitoring progress and impact on emissions What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 ? 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 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Purpose of Job: The Research Economist conducts and publishes high-quality and policy-relevant economic research and provides intellectual leadership on her or his area of expertise to EBRD management and other departments. She or he also contributes to the preparation of EBRD flagship publications such as the annual Transition Report and may be involved in the management of a large-scale firm or household survey. She or he manages an independent research agenda, presents research at relevant conferences, publishes in well-ranked academic journals, and actively engages in dialogue with academia. The Research Economist also fulfils a mentoring role vis-à-vis analysts and interns and reports directly to the Director of Research. OCE consists of a team of 17 research economists and analysts. It contributes to the operational, policy and strategy work of the Bank and provides intellectual leadership on the economic and structural transformation of the countries in which the EBRD invests. OCE is responsible for research on critical issues relevant to economic development, macroeconomic analysis in support of the Bank's country work, and relations with academia. It also leads the design and implementation of large-scale surveys (such as the Business Environment and Enterprise Performance Survey, BEEPS; the Banking Environment and Performance Survey, BEPS; and the Life in Transition Survey, LiTS); rigorous impact studies; and the production of major external publications, including the annual Transition Report. Facts/Scale: - The Research Economist is a Principal Economist with a specific applied micro area of expertise. She or he works on multiple projects individually or as part of teams that typically consist of 1-2 economists and an analyst or intern from Research (OCE). - The Research Economist has no formal reports. - The Research Economist independently interfaces with a strong network of outside academics (e.g., as a co-author) and cooperates well with EBRD staff in OCE and other departments, such as the Gender and Inclusion Team, the Legal Transition Team, and the Impact Evaluation Department. Accountabilities & Responsibilities: - Undertake, present, and publish high-quality academic research. - Provide intellectual leadership both inside and outside the Bank on relevant research issues, including through the organisation of and attendance at seminars, lectures, and conferences. - Provide guidance and leadership to analysts and interns as needed. - Establish and maintain strong links with outside academics and policy makers. - Contribute to, and if necessary, take the main responsibility, for the generation of key research outputs, such as chapters in the Transition Report. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications: - Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate in Economics or Finance from a leading university. - A track record of research in fields relevant to EBRD, in the form of a very strong thesis, draft thesis chapters, and/or academic publications in areas such as applied micro, development economics, finance, industrial organisation, economic growth, labour economics, international trade, environmental economics, or corporate finance. - Proven ability to independently undertake empirical analysis. In-depth experience with Stata, R, Python or similar programs or programming languages. - An ability to relate research to policy issues and operational issues pertinent to the Bank. - Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, at the standard required for professional publication, official documents, and official representation. Submission materials required: - Curriculum vitae - Cover letter - Job market paper - Three academic references What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 ? 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 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Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist (P3), the intern will assist in internal and external communication and knowledge sharing on HIV. UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, Health for all.... Purpose and Objective: The fight against HIV/AIDS is not yet over, despite remarkable progress over the past decade. UNICEF's HIV/AIDS programming addresses HIV prevention, treatment and care for infants, children, adolescents and mothers. To reach an AIDS-free generation, UNICEF focuses on the unfinished business in supporting countries to prevent new infections among children, women and adolescents, to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to bring and retain mothers, children and adolescents living with HIV in lifelong care. The intern will provide direct programmatic and administrative support to the Policy, Strategy and Innovation unit in the HIV/AIDS section (Health Programme Group) to develop content for and regularly update internal and external communication and knowledge management platforms/websites, to support writing of newsletter stories and case studies of programmatic work in countries, to support coordination of major events during periods of intense activity, to conduct ad hoc literature reviews to inform the development of key knowledge products, to assist in the development of templates to be used to gather programmatic, political, research and/or data elements from country and partner organizations, and to provide other programmatic and administrative support as needed. The intern will gain exposure to increase their knowledge of the global HIV and AIDS agenda including the use of data for programming and advocacy, the elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV, paediatric treatment and care, adolescent HIV prevention, and the integration of services within other programmatic areas including maternal, newborn and child health issues. The intern will also interact with key partners in these arenas and apply and improve their writing and organizational skills. How can you make a difference? Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist (P3), the intern will assist in internal and external communication and knowledge sharing on HIV. Specific Roles & Responsibilities: Support research and content development for knowledge products and special projects on topics related to children and HIV Assist in writing and editing key publications and knowledge products as needed, including lessons learned and case studies of country level initiatives Write stories of programmatic work to be featured in the bimonthly internal and external Global Health newsletters Support to maintain internal and external websites (Sharepoint communication site, childrenanaids.org - Drupal) and digital design/content of announcements to the Children and AIDS Learning Collaborative (community of practice) through MailChimp Conduct review of documents and materials on childrenandaids.org, analyse user analytics and keep site updated with upload of newest webinars and knowledge products Review membership of the Children and AIDS Community of Practice, map partners, identify and develop opportunities for increased engagement Assist in the smooth coordination and documentation of webinars and possibly future podcasts or videos Conduct ad hoc literature reviews and tool/template development as needed, to gather information across country and partner organizations Benefits to Intern: This internship will complement current academic training and provide exposure to the global EMTCT, paediatric and adolescent HIV development agenda. The intern will expand existing skills in technical writing, organizational and communication experience, gain hands-on experience organizing global meetings and apply newly acquired research skills to identify pertinent and timely content for the website, community of practice, literature reviews and tool development. This internship will provide the chance to test out potential career choices in the area of technical communication, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation and global public health, by gaining real-life experience in a culturally diverse international organization. Minimum Requirements: (Standard for ALL internship advertisement): - Letter of verification from the college or university that the intern is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school and has completed at least two years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of an undergraduate degree (if the candidate is 18 years old, this replaces the two-year bachelor's completion requirement); or, Graduate Degree Program (i.e., Master's, PhD). It should also state the expected graduation date. Recent graduates are allowed until 2 years after degree completion. - Copy of their most recent official transcript showing excellent academic performance - Copy of Identification Card (ID) - One letter of signed recommendation on letterhead or from professional email address Qualifications: Education and language requirements: - Currently enrolled in a graduate (Master's) degree in the area of public/global health, medical anthropology, health communications/promotion, gender studies, social sciences or a related field; - Excellent academic performance, as demonstrated by academic records; - Excellent writing and organizational skills; - Coursework or experience related to HIV programming is a distinct advantage; - Knowledge of web content management systems and basic digital design is an advantage; - Prior experience with technical and non-technical communication or advocacy is an advantage; - Fluency in English is required - Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Chinese) is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 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This is a part-time role - 2.5 days a week Purpose of the Job The Officer, Documentation Office, contributes to the smooth running of the delivery of a core function of the Office of the Secretary General, notably by providing administrative support for the distribution of accurate and complete documents to the Board of Directors and the Board of Governors in order to support their decision making (and by extension the corporate governance of the EBRD). The Officer liaises closely with the other secretariats (ExCom, SPCom, RiskCom, OpsCom) and other senior Bank staff (Team Directors and Banking Operation leaders) regarding official board documents, including on presentation, submission processes and procedures, deadlines and security classifications Accountabilities and Responsibilities The Officer has the following accountabilities and responsibilities: Administration: - Assist with preparation and editing of internal documents to be submitted to the Board of Directors - Maintain and manage data in EBRD-specific applications (especially Pegasus) to ensure accuracy of Bank records Role Specific: - Supporting the Documentation Office team in their roles of ensuring the efficient and secure distribution of documentation to the Board of Directors and senior management in accordance with the Bank's policies and procedures. - Preparing board documentation for the review, where necessary, of the Principal, BIA. - Assisting the Documentation Office team in supporting the day-to-day administration of the Pegasus membership groups in accordance with the User Access Matrix and in accordance with the Bank's Information Security Policy. - Assisting in monitoring and approving the Pegasus Joiners/Movers/Leavers process. - Assisting in monitoring and approving the requests from Bank staff for Restricted Access to information. Assigning users to correct membership groups to control access to Restricted and Highly Restricted information within Pegasus. - Assisting in acting as first point of contact for any issues with Pegasus access, and referring if appropriate, to IT ServiceDesk. - Assisting BIA Principals in their roles as Board and Committee secretariats, by advising and preparing document coversheets for review. - Entering and distributing documents electronically via Pegasus - Maintaining and updating board event information in the Board of Directors' Outlook calendars. - Assisting the Documentation Office team with electronic distribution of documents to the Board of Governors prior to the Annual Meeting and assisting with administering the registration of delegates on Pegasus to enable access to relevant information for the Annual Meeting. - Carrying out administrative tasks in the Documentation Office including, compiling statistics and running reports from Pegasus for input into the department's key performance indicators and responding to queries. - Providing cover for other members of the Documentation Office team when they are out of the office Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Academic Qualifications - A recognised secretarial or business qualification would be useful, but is not essential - Fluent English, with excellent written and oral communication skills Experience/Knowledge - Excellent written and oral communication skills, Relevant experience in a similar role - Good level of numeracy, strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and to prioritise and schedule tasks - Attention to detail and eye for accuracy - Ability to cope well under pressure and to deal with a high volume of work - Ability to work efficiently as part of a team with ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues in a multicultural environment. - Ability to exercise judgment on and deal discretely with confidential/sensitive information and data Technical Skills - Computer literate: Windows XP: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and either the knowledge of or the desire to learn how to use the EBRD's Pegasus Board Portal What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 ? 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 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Purpose of the job The Interns, Digital Projects (3 roles) will provide support to a one-year project that will deliver a new corporate website, staff intranet and associated technology platforms. EBRD.com is the Bank's flagship website and is due to be redesigned and rebuilt in a project that begins in January 2024. As the primary 'shop window' for the organisation, the new website will introduce a modernised online presence for the EBRD and deliver a range of new digital functionality for audiences. On the back office side, this project will also cover the implementation of a new suite of content management software to support the new output. These are hybrid working roles, with the Interns expected to spend a minimum of 2.5 days in our London office with the option to work remotely at other times. All three Interns will support the project with a set of general duties including: - Deep familiarisation with all facets of the existing and new software systems, as well as subject matter for the new website - Liaise with stakeholders across the business to coordinate content requirements and manage their involvement in the project - Learning to use the web content management system (CMS) to publish, prepare and test web content - Managing and editing images for online use (cropping, image correction, metadata tagging etc) - Assisting with basic project management and admin tasks around coordination of web content - Act as expert in the new systems, helping to train others and coordinate training sessions and change management activities - Act as ambassador for the project, helping to inform others and raise awareness as needed In addition to the above general duties: Two of the Interns will have a focus on content migration and creation, which entails: - Deep familiarisation with the structure, taxonomy and general editorial setup of the new website - Constructing and publishing web pages in the CMS - Reviewing, organising and adding metadata to documents in the website - Quality-checking content that has been migrated automatically - Migrating images and video files where needed One of the Interns will have a focus on testing, which entails: - Liaising with developers and other project colleagues to quality-check the functionality of website components during system development - Helping to coordinate and track the overall testing / signoff process and ensure that the delivered website functionality is fully covered off and aligns with expectations - Checking content accuracy, broken links, click paths and other quality-control aspects of the new website Please note: - Taking into account the above description of the two slightly different sets of Intern duties, please ensure that your cover letter notes whether you would like to be considered for one of these specifically, or both. - These positions are not 'technical' per se and do not require coding / development skills but rather a general aptitude for using technology. - These positions do not require creative writing / journalism and whilst they call for strong editorial and communication skills, these roles would not suit candidates looking for an editorial or writing position - EBRD internships are fully paid positions. Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications (all roles) - Experience in a role where one or more enterprise computer platforms were used, for instance CMS, CRM, analytics or email marketing systems - Excellent attention to detail in all areas of work - Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with a broad range of colleagues and external parties - Strong computer literacy, general aptitude for learning new technology and willingness to learn to use several software platforms quickly and to a high level - Basic proficiency in Photoshop or similar image-editing tools - Enthusiasm for using websites and digital channels to communicate ideas and showcase business impact - A highly collaborative approach and willingness to work within a close-knit team, whilst also being able to work independently where needed - Excellent communications skills and written English - Interest and enthusiasm for the EBRD's mission, mandate and areas of work - Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics and work sensitively in multicultural environments, building effective working relations with colleagues and external contacts - Resilience and calmness when working under pressure, managing multiple tasks and responding to changing priorities in a sometimes-unpredictable project environment - Analytical mindset and capacity to problem-solve and contribute ideas and suggestions to improve processes - Valuable but non-essential additional extra skills and experiences would include - Experience in a role involving web development / media / communications / digital output - Fluency in additional languages - Experience of using Adobe or Oracle content management tools - Understanding of Agile project management - Experience of working in a mid-size corporate environment - Experience of working with offshore teams - Any experience around data management and visualisation Please include a cover letter with your CV, indicating why this role appeals to you What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 ? 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - For Swiss nationals who get invited to the first round in the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government to increase your visibility: recruitment@cinfo.ch - Benefit from free interview preparation by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).