Work LocationUN-House ESCWA Expected duration3 Months Duties and Responsibilities1. Background and Objective The Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development cluster at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) supports Arab countries in achieving justice for all. Its work focuses on numerous areas including poverty and gender equality with a focus on care systems. On the gender equality and care systems, ESCWA works to support its member countries to promote gender equality by enhancing women’s economic empowerment and improving their labour force participation through the advancement of laws and policies targeting the recognition, reduction, and redistribution and of unpaid care work. In this framework, ESCWA developed a comprehensive approach which it applies at the national level in member states in collaboration with relevant ministries and which includes a situation assessment of the care economy sector with its broader legal and policy framework, which constitutes a steppingstone for further policy efforts on women’s economic empowerment; national consultations; capacity building on advancing care economy and policies and promoting gender equality; and technical support for related policy measures and legal framework changes. The national advancements and breakthroughs consist of foundations for regional exchange, peer learning and common positions. On poverty, ESCWA supports its member countries with measuring and monitoring poverty in its various forms, and developing strategies for poverty reduction. Current work on poverty is based on money metric and multidimensional poverty indices, involving research and consultation work toward the development of money metric and multidimensional poverty indicators, collecting data from member countries and international organizations, analyzing them using in-house methodologies, and maintaining ESCWA’s online policymaking tools for assessing money metric and multidimensional poverty. In light of the above ESCWA seeks to hire an intern to contribute to its work on gender equality, care systems and poverty alleviation, by supporting ongoing research and policy-advocacy undertaken by ESCWA teams. The intern will also assist with preparing technical documentation, policy briefs or blogs, as per the team’s need, in English or Arabic. The incumbent will carry out the work in direct collaboration with the Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development cluster staff, and under the supervision of the project coordinators. Duties and Responsibilities The intern is thus expected to undertake the following activities: • Undertake necessary research and desk reviews; • Undertake relevant analysis as per the outline agreed upon with ESCWA teams; • Draft inputs following the set outlines for various outputs. • Update databases for the analysis of money metric and multidimensional poverty in member countries and worldwide. The duration of a United Nations internship is for a minimum of two months on a full-time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months. Qualifications/special skillsTo qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants must: (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); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above); 2. Applicants must: (a) be computer literate in standard software applications. (b) have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter; and (c) 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. No previous work experience is required for this job opening LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas. Additional InformationA completed online application must include, beside the mandatory Personal History Profile, a Cover Note mentioning the following: • Degree Programme (what are you currently studying?). • Graduation Date (when will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?). • List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. • List of your top three areas of interest. • Explanation of why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. • Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from injury, illness or death that may occur during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage to cover the full period of the internship at the duty station and provide a medical certificate of good health prior to the commencement of the internship. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship. This position allows for flexible working arrangements, contingent upon written agreement by the receiving entity. Interns under these arrangements must commit to an equivalent of at least two months full-time work and complete their internship within six months. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE 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.