• Research and preparation of background reports;
  • Drafting memoranda, reports, letters, briefing notes, speeches and other correspondence;
  • Support for the preparation of internal and external meetings and ensure an accurate recording of meetings;
  • Assisting in the preparation of presentations for internal and external audiences;
  • Other tasks as may be required by the Section Chief.
  • Support with the administration, maintenance, and operation of the organization's database environments including new server installations, maintenance, and upgrades;
  • Assist with the testing of backups/restore and support disaster recovery tests exercise.
  • Assist with configuring  and monitoring Database Servers and ensuring that backups and database jobs are completed as scheduled;
  • Other IT related tasks that allow you to learn other fields of expertise.

 

Under the overall guidance and authority of the Director of the Division of Internal Oversight Services, and the supervision of the Heads of Audit/Investigation/Evaluation Offices, the Intern will perform functions that support the development of strategies for safeguarding and protecting the Organization's interests in pursuit of its goals and objectives.
The Intern will work in close collaboration with the Audit/Investigation/Evaluation team. S/He will embrace a client-oriented approach with a high level of integrity and model UNESCO values and ideals. The intern will ensure that s/he adheres to the endeavours of the Division to promote accountability and professionalism and to foster a culture of learning and improvement.
Activities will vary depending on the requirements of the assignment. Specific Terms of Reference and learning objectives will form part of the Agreement.

 

Topics of activity covered by SHS (Division for Social Policies) encompass: Human Rights, Ethics of Science and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Intercultural Dialogue, Social Inclusion and Justice, Global Citizenship and Peace, Sport for Development and Peace, Youth and Empowerment amongst others.


The Intern will have the opportunity to learn and support the overall work of the SHS programme’s mission. The intern will be selected according to their specialization and needs of the sector. Activities will vary depending on the requirements of the assignment. Specific Terms of Reference and learning objectives will form part of the contract. The intern will be based in UNESCO Headquarters or in the Field Offices.

  • Conduct legal research on behalf of the CCO on all matters related to the mandate of the Detention Section;
  • Provide support to relevant sections of the Division/Registry on projects related to the mandate of the Detention Section;
  • Follow all the cases before the Court which are related to the Detention Section;
  • Provide summaries of important filings and where required, an in-depth analysis of relevant decisions;
  • Assist in drafting correspondence;
  • Providing support in the management and supervision of all activities undertaken by the Section;
  • Assist in drafting memoranda on behalf of the CCO;
  • Assist with managing the Detention Section’s various database; and
  • Provide administrative assistance on any other task that may be assigned to the Intern by the CCO.
  • In order to complete these services access will be granted to the Court’s own library as well as its wide range of legal databases.