| Location : | Vientiane, LAO PDR |
| Application Deadline : | 16-Aug-13 |
| Additional Category | Management |
| Type of Contract : | Internship |
| Post Level : | Intern |
| Languages Required : | English |
| Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 01-Sep-2013 |
| Duration of Initial Contract : | 3-6 Months |
| Expected Duration of Assignment : | 3-6 Months |
Background | |
Position Information
Agency: UN Volunteers programme (administered by UNDP)
No. of Openings: 1 Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Duration: 3-6 months Wage/Salary: Unpaid Start Date: As soon as possible Duty Station: Vientiane, Lao PDR Post Title: Communications Support Intern General Background
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.
Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation.
UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing an increasing number and diversity of volunteers, including experienced UN Volunteers, throughout the world. UNV embraces volunteerism as universal and inclusive, and recognizes volunteerism in its diversity as well as the values that sustain it: free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity. With the headquarters based in Bonn, Germany, UNV is active in around 130 countries every year. UNV, with Field Units in 86 countries, is represented worldwide through the offices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP Executive Board. UN Volunteers is a programme administered by UNDP. The Un Volunteers Field Unit in Lao PDR is in the UN House where many other UN agencies are based. The intern will contribute to the UNV FU advocacy strategy for recognition of volunteers and volunteerism and to raise the profile of UN Volunteers among stakeholders including government partners. Justification
The intern will assist the UN Volunteers in Lao PDR Field Unit Office in their day-to-day activities under the 2013 work plan. The main area of work will be within information and communication, and particularly, researching, collecting, editing and distributing English-based materials, articles and publications for the office as part of the advocacy strategy. The intern will be based at the UN Volunteers Lao PDR Field Unit Office in Vientiane together with the Programme Assistant and Programme Officer, and will report to the Programme Officer. In addition, the intern will work closely with different stakeholders including other UN agencies and volunteer organisations on all the initiatives and activities relevant to information and communication in Lao and English. The intern will be immersed in a dynamic cross-cultural learning environment and have the opportunity to gain significant skills for his/her own professional and personal growth.
Main Objectives of the Internship
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Duties and Responsibilities | |
UN Volunteers Field Unit in Laos is providing internship opportunities to support mainly communication tasks and research as part of the advocacy strategy in Lao PDR. The specific duties and responsibilities of the intern will include, but may not be limited to:
Living conditions
The position will be based in the capital, Vientiane. Living conditions in Vientiane are comfortable but residents must make concessions due to the tropical climate and under-developed infrastructure, including health facilities.
Vientiane is a relatively safe place to live in, with violent crime incidents very rare. However, single females should exert vigilance if moving alone during the dark and it is best advised to move in groups. The biggest hazards relate to traffic accidents, hence utmost care should be exerted when in traffic, especially when riding a motorbike.
The Vientiane entertainment scene is still quiet and in order to avoid feeling lonely the person should be proactive in forming friendships, and hence should be ready to make the best of e.g. the UNV Buddy Programme.
There is a wide range of housing options in Vientiane located within easy reach of the UN Volunteers office. Houses or apartments are usually of good standards. All basic commodities can be bought in Vientiane and its immediate vicinity. The UNV Office in Laos will assist the UNV intern in finding adequate accommodation. House shares with 3-4 people are most common but single apartments are also available. Vientiane’s city centre is full of restaurants, shops, bars and internet cafes all line up along the Mekong river. Conditions of the Internship
All costs such as living expenses, travel, housing, and any other costs related to the internship must be borne by the intern unless provided for by a sponsoring institution.
UN Volunteers Field Unit in Lao PDR will not cover any costs except for activities related to the implementation of projects to which the intern is assigned. UN Volunteers will assist the selected candidate in obtaining a visa, but does not provide financial support of any kind to the intern. The intern is expected to make his/her own arrangements for travel, lodging and living expenses during the internship period in agreement with UNDP internship guidelines. | |
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Application
To apply please submit the following documents to UNDP Lao PDR website
In addition, the selected candidate will be requested to submit the following documentation:
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