UNESCO provides global and regional leadership in education, strengthens education systems worldwide and responds to contemporary global challenges through education with gender equality as an underlying principle. Its work encompasses quality educational development from pre-school to higher education and beyond.

UNESCO is leading efforts to advance education across Africa, driven by its strong commitment to ensure inclusive, equitable quality education for all. Various initiatives aimed at improving access to education, enhancing the quality of teaching, and promoting lifelong learning opportunities are making positive impact throughout the continent.

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OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The overall mission of the sector for Priority Africa and External Relations is to coordinate, ensure liaison and provide strategic policy advice to the Director General, as regards cooperation with Member States, the Global Priority Africa, UN system; Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs), National commissions, Goodwill Ambassadors and support to Field Offices. 

The intern will have the opportunity to learn and support the overall work of the Sector’s mission. He/she will assist in coordination, liaison, information, and communication tasks and will undertake the following tasks: 

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TASKS

• Prepare preliminary draft notes, memoranda, letters and /or other Sector’s proposals for submission to member States, Programmes Sectors,and potential public and private partners.
• Assist in researching and analyzing information provision to briefings for bilateral meetings.
• Provide assistance in coordinating the Sector’s contributions to Statutory meetings (General conference, Executive Board), and drafting of reports. 
• Assist in dealing with a wide range of issues of the PAX sector, by providing timely, accurate and specific information in response to queries, thus contributing to maintaining close working relationships with the Delegations, Programme Sectors and Central services, Field Offices, partners and other stakeholders. 
• Assist in the organization of meetings, events and provide technical support to ensure success of the work team.
• Update PAX Website on Intranet, notably on information in relations with Member States, UNESCO events, publication etc.
• Undertake any other tasks which may be assigned by the Supervisor.
   

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the internship, the intern shall:

• Acquire general understanding of the work and mission of UNESCO, with special focus on the mandate of the Sector for Priority Africa and External Relations
• Understand the context of global policy making including role of UNESCO international organizations, through their work in setting standards, facilitating knowledge exchange, providing policy advice, enhancing institutional capacities, and facilitating cooperation.
• Understand administrative procedures and develop soft skills such as stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills and work ethic within the UNESCO Competency Framework, in particular teamwork, flexibility, communication and client-oriented service mindset.
• Obtain a deep understanding of the functioning of the Organisation with a perspective on its policies, key challenges, and impact.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Age:

You must be at least 20 years old to apply.

Academic qualifications:

At the time of your application to the internship programme:

You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
 

Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor’s degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.

Applicants in secretarial/assistant or technical/professional assignments must be enrolled in a secretarial school or in a specialized technical/professional institution, and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.  

Languages:

You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.

Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.

Team player:

You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.

Communication skills:

You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.