UNSSC Paid Internship Program 2018
UNSSC Paid Internship Program 2018
The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) with its headquarters in
Turin, Italy, is the United Nations institution for system-wide knowledge
management, learning and training for the staff of the United Nations system.
The College is expected to play a pivotal role in contributing to UN reform,
the development of a common culture based on effectiveness, expertise and
continuous learning through the development, co-ordination and provision of
cross-cutting learning programmes which impact on all agencies and staff.
Duties
NSSC’s KCLM is seeking an intern to
join the dynamic team that designs, develops, implements and evaluates
leadership and management training programmes for UN middle and senior
managers. These programmes often consist of both online and face-to-face components.
The selected intern will apply her/his skills in instructional design and
educational technology, and gain understanding of the UN work and the
development of learning programmes for the UN audience. The incumbent will
report to the Course Coordinator and contribute to the design, development,
coordination and evaluation of these learning programmes.
Specifically, the
intern will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
1. Participate in the design of
digital products
2. Assist resource persons on how to
use technology and better conduct online courses
3. Publish and update content on
UNSSC learning platform (Moodle)
4. Explore and test new tools to
extend the features of Moodle
5. Design
questionnaires to measure learning impact
6. Collect
and analyse learning analytics, compile and visualize data, and code
qualitative data
7. Produce
video and multimedia content for marketing and learning purposes
8.
Organize webinars for participants while coordinating with professors and
content experts
9. Assist
with administrative tasks as required
10. Any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Stipend
Interns who are not financially
supported by other institutions shall receive a stipend from UNSSC intended to
assist in covering basic subsistence costs. The monthly amount of the stipend
is fixed at 450€. No other payment of any kind shall be made to an intern by
UNSSC in connection with an internship agreement.
Eligibility
Education:
Applicants
can be considered if they meet one of the following:
- Are enrolled in a Master’s or in a Ph.D.
programme; or
- Are enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s
programme; or
- Are within one year after graduation from a
Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. programme. in instructional design,
educational technology, adult education, communication, data
visualization, media production, programme evaluation or other related
areas from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- Previous work experience is not required.
Previous experience in Moodle or other LMS is an asset.
- Portfolio or evidence of skills is highly
desirable.
Language
competencies:
- Fluency (written and oral) in English.
- Fluency in another UN official language is an
asset.
Computer
skills:
- Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft
Office suite.
- Familiarity with online learning and social
media tools.
- Video editing experience is an asset.
Other
skills and competencies:
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- High motivation, with a desire to learn and
grow professionally.
- Take initiatives and follow through a project
independently.
- Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Deadline: 14th June 2018
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