Call for UNAIDS Internship 2018
About UNAIDS UNAIDS is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Since the first cases of HIV were reported more than 35 years ago, 78 million people have become infected with HIV and 35 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Since it started operations in 1996, UNAIDS has led and inspired global, regional, national and local leadership, innovation and partnership to ultimately consign HIV to history. UNAIDS provides the strategic direction, advocacy, coordination and technical support needed to catalyse and connect leadership from governments, the private sector and communities to deliver life-saving HIV services. Without UNAIDS, there would be no strategic vision for the AIDS response. For more information, please visit http://www.unaids.org/en
Scope of The Internship The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations—UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank—and works closely with global and national partners towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. The main tasks and responsibilities of the position will be further provided by the respective supervisor and reflected in the terms of reference for the internship.
Candidate Profile The intern should have the following skills/attributes: -
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Ability to work effectively in teams, adapt and integrate easily with the team, work cooperatively in support of team objectives; Ability to convey ideas and thoughts in a clear and convincing way in one-on-one discussions or groups presentations and ability to produce clear correspondence and written reports; Ability to effectively apply their knowledge and skills to the job, and to consistently learn and improve performance; Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm in their work, effectively organize and manage time, and deliver high-quality results in line with agreed objectives; Ability to innovate and find new ways of working and improving results while maintaining a strong service orientation; Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities, to be productive, fulfil commitments and use resources responsibly.
Eligibility UNAIDS may accept applicants who meet all the following conditions as interns: -
Engaged in a course of post-secondary studies leading to a formal qualification in an approved university programme at the under-graduate or post-graduate level; Applicants who are fluent in English and preferably in other working languages of the office of assignment; Applicants who are not related to a staff member of UNAIDS Secretariat (e.g. son/daughter, brother/sister or mother/father); Applicants should not have previously participated in UNAIDS internship programme; Interns must provide proof of adequate health insurance to UNAIDS
Terms and Condition of Internship When accepting an internship, the intern agrees to: -
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Conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the standards of conduct expected of a person working in an international environment in the context of UNAIDS; Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on IPSF or UNAIDS and not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of either organization; Interns may not disclose or make use of any unpublished or confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of their internship; Follow the IPSF Internship Guideline for Interns and do as required on the guideline; Interns are expected to devote themselves full-time to the assignments of the receiving unit for the period of the internship.
When offering an internship, UNAIDS agrees to: - Review progress regularly and provide adequate feedback and coaching/mentoring during the internship. Provide office accommodation and related support facilities to enable the intern to undertake the assignment. - Provide only accident insurance coverage with no remuneration of any kind nor any travel or subsistence expenses. Please consider your visa requirements before applying.
Internship Location and Expected Time Frame The intern will be based in various Multiple Duty Station to be determined by UNAIDS. UNAIDS offer internship period to a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months depending on the needs of the office.
How to Apply All IPSF members are eligible to apply. UNAIDS will be responsible for the final selection of applicant(s). Successful applicant(s) undertaking an internship will not be financially remunerated by IPSF. The applicant(s) will be responsible for their own accommodation and travel expenses. As part of the application, please submit: - A curriculum vitae (CV) in English (maximum 2 pages) - A cover letter in support of the application (maximum 1 page) - Confirmation of membership in IPSF (from your CP or from the Internal Chairperson if you are an Individual Member) Please submit electronic copies of your full application to Mr. Daniel Semmy, IPSF Internship Coordinator, at internship@ipsf.org no later than 1 June 2018 23:59 GMT +0. Please use the subject line “UNAIDS Internship 2018�. Only PDF format of all applications will be accepted. IPSF will complete the 1st round selection process and UNAIDS will make the final selection. If you have any questions about the internship, please do not hesitate to contact IPSF Internship Coordinator at internship@ipsf.org or IPSF Chairperson of Pharmacy Education, Ms. Louisa Sullivan on education@ipsf.org.