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SayPro ICT Assistant – Intern
1. Learning Objectives: Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Mission, the intern will assist with the operational activities of the Mission. Tasks will include: • Work with the ICT Officer on activities and provide end user support and assist in ensuring that all ICT Issue tickets and queries are logged and resolved appropriately, assist in problem solving, support and assistance for use of office technology (including but not limited to Microsoft Windows workstation, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat). • Assist in securing the Country Office’s data/information from viruses/worms, and perform virus detection, removal, and prevention for all systems in the mission. Downloading the latest Anti-Virus signatures for Data Protection. Use the standard Anti-Virus products on IOM Network. • Assist in ensuring data protection on data contained on all servers, make sure that Daily/weekly/monthly/yearly backup of data/information for the Country Office is done based on IOM ITC Standard • Assist in installing and re-locating the organizational unit’s hardware, coordinating equipment servicing, managing user account and granting users with the required access to network and shared resources. • Maintain an up-to-date IT inventory (hardware and software) and advice the management on assets that require replacement and software license renewal in a timely manner. • Provide support for planned technology upgrades for network, systems and applications; including servers and WAN/LAN; and assist in maintaining and ensuring availability and capacity of existing network, systems and applications (core services) in coordination with supervisor and Global User Support. • Assist in the maintenance of Telephony systems and assist in administration and maintenance of electrical and security systems. • Undertake all other tasks as may be assigned 2. Education and Experience: Currently enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme or enrolled in a second university degree or recently graduated from an accredited academic institution preferably in Information Technology or Computer Science. 3. Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic is required. 4. Competencies Values: • Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. • Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators: • Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. • Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. • Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate. • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way. IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview. 5. Other: Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Female candidates with the above qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply. 6. Application procedure/ How to Apply: Interested candidates are expected to submit their applications on or before Saturday, 8th of October 2022 - Cairo time to Careers | IOM Egypt. Late submissions will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly note that for efficiency reasons, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 7. Posting period: From 28.09.2022 – 08.10.2022 (Extension) How to apply Interested candidates are expected to submit their applications on or before Saturday, 8th of October 2022 - Cairo time to Careers | IOM Egypt. Late submissions will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly note that for efficiency reasons, only shortlisted candidates will be contactedSayPro INTERN – MEDICAL, I (Temporary Job Opening)
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is the UN Secretariat department responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. OCHA also ensures that there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort.
The Staff Welfare unit provides psychological support to staff and their relatives as well as offers psycho-social support in critical incidents response and referrals to relevant stakeholders.
This internship will be based in Geneva, Switzerland, and the intern will be under the general guidance and direct supervision of the Staff Welfare Officer / Staff Counsellor.
This internship will be located in Staff Welfare Unit (SWU) of the Executive Office (EO). The internship is being offered for a minimum period of three (3) months, with a possibility of extension up to a maximum period of six (6) months.
Responsibilities
In general, the intern will support OCHA in fulfilling its mission to coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors, advocate the rights of people in need, promote preparedness and prevention, and facilitate sustainable solutions.
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background, and responsibilities may include but are not limited to supporting the Staff Welfare Officer / Staff Counsellor in research, analysis and presentation of information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics / issues; contributing to the preparation of various written documents, e.g. assisting in the drafting of sections of studies, background papers, psychological risk assessments, etc.; developing and maintaining reference / resource information on specific topics; contributing to inputs of various inquiries and information requests internally and externally; assisting in the organization of meetings and workshops with other agencies and partners to facilitate exchanges of professional expertise and views on related subjects / issues, serving as reporter to such events; and performing tasks as requested by the supervisor as appropriate.
Competencies
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors on-going developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
To qualify for an internship with the UN Internship programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
The University degree must be in the area of adult education, social science, psychology and/or counselling or in a related field.
In addition, interested candidates must: • Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point); • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and, • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Assessment
Candidates will be assessed based on their Personal History Profile (PHP). Individual interviews may be conducted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. A complete online application (e.g. cover note and PHP) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The cover note must include:
– Title of degree you are currently pursuing; – Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme); – IT skills and IT software in which you are proficient; – Statement of why you believe you are the best candidate for the internship position.
In your PHP, be sure to include all past work experience, if any; IT skills and three (3) references. Due to high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Special Notice
Applicants are encouraged to apply for internships which relate directly to their studies and/or skills and expertise. Applicants are asked to please indicate preferences which best match her/his suitability and do so carefully in order to enhance the value of the internship for both the intern and the receiving United Nations (UN) Secretariat department/ office.
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship¿remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.
A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the UN Secretariat. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this advertisement, “child” means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (e.g. stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member’s spouse (e.g. son- or daughter-in-law). “Sibling” includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child.
In line with the UN Internship programme, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs-(OCHA) internship provides a framework by which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the UN through assignment to offices within the Secretariat. The Programme endeavours to attract qualified students, offering them an opportunity to enrich their educational experience through exposure to the work of the Organization. Equally, it provides the Office with the assistance of students specialized in various professional fields. The internship is an unpaid and full-time opportunity and the intern must adhere to the established official weekly working hours of the duty station where it is based with one hour for a lunch break. Qualified individuals may apply directly to this and other opportunities with the UN Secretariat at . For more information on the Programme, please visit
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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SayPro Agriculture and Economic Growth Intern for Stop Spillover Project
The USAID-funded Strategies to Prevent Spillover of Zoonotic Diseases (STOP) project, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest for an Agriculture and Economic Growth Intern. Preference is given to applicants who can be based in our Burlington, VT office or can work remotely from the Eastern United States. The Intern will work closely and provide support to the STOP team and the internship duration is 6 months. Responsibilities: * Support STOP Spillover research on technology and innovation * Develop communications materials * Research new approaches and tools for the STOP Spillover Project * Provide administrative support * Review project reports to identify lessons learned, best practices and improve knowledge management Qualifications: * Recently completed or in progress Bachelor’s degree. Master's preferred * Demonstrated interest in agriculture, economics, geography, communications, or project management * At least one year of international development experience * Speaking and reading proficiency in either Spanish or French * Ability to legally work in the US without employer sponsorship. How to apply To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process: * Cover Letter * CV in reverse chronological format Please indicate where you saw the Tetra Tech International Development Services ad posted. Apply online at: Please ensure that your Cover Letter and CV/Resume are uploaded and submit only the requested documentation as part of your application. Incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 21,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 450 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.SayPro business development Internship
SayPro is a leading non-profit global development partner.
SayPro collaborates with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people.
SayPro helps our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it.
SayPro combines global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks.
Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results.
Then SayPro shares what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too. We have a unique and vibrant culture at SayPro.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of SayPro work environment and help advance SayPro mission. Diversity—of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who SayPro are and what we do.
We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect.
Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better SayPro.
The Practices The EAL practice conducts targeted research using methods such as formative research and rapid experimentation to answer questions relevant to donor and practitioner strategies.
By using proven evaluation methods for adaptive management purposes, we work with partners to design, experiment with, and evaluate solutions to accelerate their impact Opportunity SayPro is seeking a self-motivated, creative, and resourceful intern to start immediately.
This is an opportunity for someone to learn and gain experience in the operational and business aspects of international development. The intern will be joining a highly collaborative work environment with colleagues who are enthusiastic about their work.
As our intern you will have a critical role in business development. You will be responsible for researching specific opportunities, funders, and donor trends; and communicating that information to senior team members.
You will also maintain and update several databases related to our business development efforts.
You will actively contribute to proposal development by editing and/or drafting language for proposals as well as supporting our work in other ways (finding partners, researching previous applications, identifying and articulating practice methodologies, etc.).
You will also work closely with the senior team members to facilitate cross-team communication and collaboration and push forward specific initiatives around knowledge management, data analysis, and presentation to internal audiences.
SayPro is also seeking someone who is flexible and would be willing to provide surge support on project teams during particularly busy times. Compensation and Length of Internship This is a paid remote internship. SayPro interns receive SayPro minimum wage, currently set at $16.10/hour.
This Internship will be for a period of three (3) months and can be extended up to twelve (12) months. We are open to flexible hours but anticipate this internship will be an average of twenty (20) hours per week.
Responsibilities
Conduct research to support funding opportunities that the EAL practice is pursuing Identify new funding opportunities and/or new funders Create workplans to follow through on business development applications Research funder priorities and trends and present the information to senior team members Support ongoing business development efforts, as needed Maintain and update relevant databases Source and collate materials for pursuit of business development opportunities Creatively facilitate cross-team collaboration and communication Provide surge support for project teams as-required Participates fully as a member of SayPro by contributing, assisting and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.
Qualifications
Final year undergraduate student or first-year graduate student, recent college graduate, or any individual with prior experience in an office environment Previous experience in business development a plus Demonstrated interest in global development issues, especially monitoring, evaluation and learning Experience conducting organizational research and synthesizing information into short, easily digestible summaries Interest in presenting information creatively for an internal audience The ability to set priorities and handle competing time and resource demands High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Fluency in French is a plus and would potentially open up more opportunities within SayPro
How to apply
Please click here to apply.