The UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Angola brings together all the UN entities working on sustainable development, emergency, recovery and transition in the country, and leads the United Nations Country Team (UNCT). Its main goal is to ensure joint planning and working together, and ensure the delivery of tangible results in support of the development agenda of the Government of Angola, through the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework—which guides the UN country team’s development programme cycle, in joint agreement with the Government. In March 2020, the Cooperation Framework between the Government of Angola and the UN System 2020-2022 was signed, which reflects the UN´s commitment in Angola to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, focusing on four strategic areas: Economic and Social Transformation; Adolescents, Youth and Women's Empowerment; Environment and Resilience of the Vulnerable Population, and Democracy and Stability.
The main functions of the resident coordinator office include but not limited to strategic analysis and planning; oversight of the UN country programming cycle; representation and support of UN Secretariat and UN Agencies including those without formal presence in Angola; support the national coordination systems and processes; development and management of shared operational support services; crisis management preparedness and response; external communication and advocacy; human rights and political Development; joint resource mobilization and fund management; and general UNCT oversight and coordination (RCO operations).
Under the direct supervision of the RC Team Leader, the intern will be hosted at the Resident Coordinator Office and he/she carry out tasks related to coordination in order to contribute to the functioning of the office, including performing substantive tasks, particularly those related to the support of the RC functions.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the success of the RCO activities. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design and implementation of UN programme activities, contributing to strengthen strategic partnerships for UNSDCF implementation.
Education:
a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in Political Sciences, International Relations, Pubic Administration, Economy or related social sciences
c) Have graduated with a university degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Economy, or related social sciences (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
Experience:
No experience required, though it is desirable some practical knowledge of work such as drafting letters and minutes, drafting briefs, following up processes.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English
Good working knowledge of Portuguese is required.
Internship Other Conditions:Internships within the UN system are subject to following conditions, which the candidates should familiarize themselves with prior to applying:
Contract Duration: 4 Months With Possibility For Extension up to a Total Internship Period of 6 months
This vacancy is archived.