Location : | Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA |
Application Deadline : | 31-Dec-16 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Time left : | 80d 14h 49m |
Type of Contract : | Internship |
Post Level : | Intern |
Languages Required : | English |
Duration of Initial Contract : | 6 Weeks - 6 Months |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | 6 Weeks - 6 Months |
The
UNDP Cambodia Country Office, based in Phnom Penh, is looking for
interns in various disciplines. Students from these disciplines are
welcome to apply, and depending on qualifications, shall be selected for
internships that relate either to the organization's strategic
activities or to administrative or technical functions. Internships will
allow the successful candidates to have the opportunity to work in a
multi-cultural international organization.
Areas of internship include:
- Policy/Research & Advocacy (support to policy research)
- Operations (Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Information Communication Technology and Procurement
- Coordination
- Portfolio Management/Programme
General Conditions
Duration
Internship
assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic
requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. However, they
will normally last no less than six weeks and no more than six months.
Internship
assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout
the year, depending on the availability of meaningful assignments and
the needs and capacity of offices to receive and supervise interns.
Interns’ Expenses
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.
All costs connected with an intern's participation in the programme must be borne by:
All costs connected with an intern's participation in the programme must be borne by:
- the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students;
- the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, etc.
Insurance
UNDP accepts no
responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs
arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship.
Applicants
for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident
insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include
adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the
internship which:
- requires transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further treatment; or
- results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country, or Country of Residence.
Third-party claims:
UNDP
is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or
damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by the
actions or omission of action by the interns during the internship.
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. Should an offer of employment be envisaged, a 3-month break,
from the end of the internship, must be respected. Interns cannot apply
for posts during the period of internship.
Status
- Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members.
- Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.
- Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
Duties and Responsibilities |
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The main duties that the intern will be expected to carry out are:
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Competencies |
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Core Competencies:
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Required Skills and Experience |
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UNDP may accept interns providing the following conditions are met: Enrolment
Interested applicant is invited to submit the following documents to http://www.kh.undp.org/content/cambodia/en/home/operations/jobs/:
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