Interns for Global Youth Forum Secretariat, UNFPA Country Office Jakarta 2012

Deadline: August 2, 2012


Vacancy announcement for Interns for Global Youth Forum Secretariat, UNFPA Country Office Jakarta.

The qualifications of the Intern position are:

1. Bachelor’s degree or university student entering their final year of study in Social Science, Information Technology, or other related fields. (Recent graduates are welcome.)
2. Two years’ professional experience working in youth-related issues.
3. Strong social media skills.
4. Strong organizational skills and good team player, with a flexible working approach.
5. Ability to liaise and affiliate with differently structured organizations at the national, regional, and international levels, such as: governments, donor agencies, UN agencies, and NGOs.
6. Strong personnel management experience and proven ability to work well in a cross-cultural team and environment.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English.
8. Ability to work under pressure and travel frequently.
9. Willing to commit for UNFPA duties until end of December 2012.

CANDIDATES who wish to be considered for this vacancy should send their CV and Motivation Letter/Cover letter to UNFPA Indonesia via email to martha@unfpa.org

Deadline set for the submission of the application is 2 August 2012.


Further information: http://www.facebook.com/unescoyouthdesk?ref=stream

Internship in UNDP Indonesia

UNDP Indonesia is committed to building future leaders. Therefore, our Internship Programme provides a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight into the work of UNDP. Every year a limited number of places for internships are available. Students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned in our office, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments. Our staff will guide student to get experience in specialized in various professional fields and enable student to expose themselves in international environment.

To take part in the programme, we look for the following minimum eligibility criteria:

1. enrolment:
• enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship (if a candidate is graduating before the internship period begins, they are no longer eligible); or
• have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages;
• not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship.
2. skills:
• proficiency in English and normally at least one additional UNDP working language (i.e., French or Spanish). Fluency in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese or Russian is an asset;
• computer literate in standard software applications;
• demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter.

Interested students must send the following documents to recruitment.id@undp.org with subject : APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP 

     File 1: Resume or Curriculum Vitae
     File 2: Letter from university confirming current enrollment and graduation date
     File 3: School transcript
     File 4: Letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised the student
     File 5: Copy of valid medical insurance
     File 6: Copy of valid life insurance
     File 7: Completed application for UNDP internship programme

The following documents can be downloaded from here

     1: Application for UNDP internship programme, click here
     2: UNDP user guide – internship policy, click here
     3: List of Health Life Insurance providers, click here
     4: UNDP Internship agreement, click here

Further information regarding programme can be seen in http://www.undp.org/internships/ 

Internship opportunity: UNEP Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 3-6 months, starting from September 2012

The Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch (MGSB) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is offering an internship placement in its global office in Nairobi, Kenya. The office coordinates and promotes public participation in the work of UNEP and implements the strategy on civil society engagement in UNEP. It builds capacity of major groups and stakeholders, maintains a database and website, and promotes regional cooperation and networking with and among major groups and stakeholders. In the fall of 2012 most of the work is focused on Rio+20 follow-up and preparations for the UNEP Governing Council. As an intern you will be asked to support the branch in its daily work, assist in preparations of events, and conduct research and analysis as needed.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be a currently enrolled university student, in a third or fourth year of under-graduate (BA/BSc.) or in a graduate (Masters) or post-graduate (Ph D) programme, and continue to be enrolled during the period of the internship and after. You must submit a letter of recommendation from your university, stating that you are currently enrolled and your expected date of graduation. You must be willing to intern on a full-time basis, spending five days a week for a period of not less than 3 months and not exceeding 6 months. 

Qualifications and Experience

- Ability to work in a team

- Excellent writing skills and oral communication

- Research and analytic skills 

- Fluency in English is required, knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage

- Studies in Environmental Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Mass Communication, or other relevant field

- Ethical and responsible work practices

Application procedure

Step 1: Submit your general internship application for the United Nations in Nairobi:http://www.unon.org/intern_ship/interns.php 

Step 2: E-mail civil.society@unep.org with your CV and express your specific interest for an intenship with the UNEP Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch. 

Step 3: You may be asked to provide additional information or be available for a phone interview.

' ' ' ' '
Sara Svensson
UNEP Major Groups Facilitating Committee,
Global Representative for Children & Youth
http://www.unep.org/civil-society/
http://www.unep.org/tunza/
sajosve@gmail.com

Strategist Internship Yahoo Indonesia 2012

Deadline: July 31, 2012

Get an internship experience that’ll make your roommates, friends and classmates purple with envy. From day one you’ll be given a real assignment that will make a real impact on our business, our millions of users—and on your future career and the opportunities that will be available to you. You certainly won’t be making copies and coffee runs (unless you like coffee, in which case our free espresso machine might interest you).

Not your ordinary internship.
You’ll be amazed the difference you can make—even in a few months. Maybe your code will be used by millions, or you’ll launch a marketing campaign, develop a new product strategy or an amazing micro site project. Our interns have done that—and more. You’ll also have lots of fun—volunteering within the community, networking and social events, and showcasing your work to top execs.

If that’s not enough, you’ll also enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity to be considered for a full-time position upon graduation

Qualifications:
1. Currently a student in reputable university.
2. Majoring in Economics/Communication/Computer Science with understanding in Advertising/Statistics
3. Good communication skill and proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop
4. Proactive and fast learner with strong organizational experience
5. Passionate to make a difference in online industry
6. Commitment: 6 months, full time Mon-Fri (negotiable)

Working Expectations:
1. Assist at all levels of organization in diagnosing market trends and challenges.
2. Explore new ways of thinking to drive growth and new business opportunities.
3. Own a set of our values to deliver the best results.

If you fit into this description, do send your application letter and CV to indra@yahoo-inc.com, arfi@yahoo-inc.com or yudi@yahoo-inc.com by July 31, 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Regional Coordinator for Wiser Earth Indonesia

Wiser.org is expanding globally, and has an internship position open as Regional Coordinator for Indonesia.

MAIN OBJECTIVE

To grow awareness of the Wiser.org platform among the people, communities and organizations in Indonesia who are working in the many different issue areas related to social justice and environment sustainability. Then, help them to connect, share knowledge and collaborate more effectively through the Wiser.org platform and the WiserLocal gatherings so they have greater positive impact in their individual and collective work 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grow, manage and support the Indonesian community in Wiser.org, mainly through the WiserIndonesia group
• Grow Wiser.org's body of knowledge in Bahasa Indonesia, which includes the organization directory, event directory and job/volunteer listing directory.
• Do outreach work via attendance in local events and via social media (twitter, facebook, google+, mailing lists, etc.)
• Initiate WiserLocal gatherings in different cities and liason with the Wiserlocal project coordinator in supporting them
• Establish partnerships with local communities and/or organizations as needed to achieve the goals above
• Manage ongoing translation work related to the development of the Wiser.org platform and the communication needs surrounding it
• Assemble and manage a team of volunteers to help carry out the work that needs to be done.
• Document success stories of people using WiserEarth for learning, networking, sharing or collaborating.

During the term of the internship, we will use the SMART goals framework to manage the progress of your work.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

• Well-rounded people skills. Ability to fluidly interact with different types of people, both online and face-to-face.
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills (English a must, additional foreign language a plus)
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Strong online research skills
• A good understanding of, and network in Indonesia's civil society sector
• Fluency with using web and mobile applications (especially in the category of online social networks)
• Experience in participating in, or managing an online community
• Rich volunteering experience, especially in a coordination position
• Event and/or campaign organizing skills
• Ability to code in HTML and CSS is a plus

LOCATION

This position is located in Jakarta, Indonesia, though you will be working remotely (from your computer) most of the time.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Part-time Internship: Four-months commitment of 3 days/week or 20 hours/week. You will have the opportunity to be part of, and work with an international team, and there may be a part-time staff position available at the end of the internship.

APPLICATION

To apply, please send an email to apply@wiserearth.org with your cover letter and resume.

Further information: http://www.wiser.org/job/view/595f15bacade0e312d261b4b1e88b920

Program Magang British Council Indonesia

Tujuan dari program magang ini adalah memberi kesempatan bagi para kandidat terpilih untuk mengembangkan keterampilan mereka sekaligus mempraktekkan langsung ilmu yang mereka dapat lewat bangku sekolah atau kuliah ke dunia kerja nyata; tentunya mereka juga akan mendapat pengalaman berharga bekerja dalam lingkungan internasional.
Program magang kami terbuka bagi anak muda usia 18 tahun ke-atas, lulusan SMA dan sederajat, serta saat ini tengah duduk di bangku kuliah atau untuk memenuhi persyaratan kelulusan. Kecakapan dalam berbahasa Inggris sangat dianjurkan. Akan sangat menguntungkan jika memiliki keterampilan dalam bekerja dengan komputer, serta pengetahuan tentang area kerja British Council.
Kami akan memberikan uang saku kepada para pemagang yang dihitung berdasarkan hari kerja, termasuk jamsostek untuk kecelakaan kerja serta kecelakaan yang menyebabkan kematian. Pemagang bertanggung jawab untuk menyediakan sendiri akomodasi, pembuatan visa, transportasi, asuransi pribadi, dan kebutuhan lain terkait. Program Pemagangan ini juga berlaku untuk peserta dari luar Indonesia
Pada umumnya, lokasi kerja di Jakarta dengan durasi waktu dua sampai tiga bulan.

		APA TUJUAN PROGRAM MAGANG INI?

Tujuan dari program magang ini adalah memberikan kesempatan bagi anak muda atau profesional muda yang penuh semangat untuk mengembangkan keterampilan mereka sekaligus mempraktekkan langsung ilmu yang mereka dapatkan lewat bangku sekolah atau kuliah ke dunia kerja nyata; tentunya mereka juga akan mendapatkan pengalaman berharga bekerja dalam lingkungan internasional. Program ini juga merupakan bagian dari proyek CSR (Corporate Social Responsibilities) kami.

		APA KEUNTUNGAN BAGI KAMI MEMPUNYAI PEMAGANG?

	Keuntungan bagi kami adalah mendapatkan bantuan sementara dari anak muda yang biasanya penuh semangat di bidang-bidang aktifitas kerja kami.

		APA YANG PEMAGANG LAKUKAN DI BRITISH COUNCIL?

Rencana kerja pemagang sangat tergantung di seksi mana mereka ditempatkan. Lingkup pekerjaannya bisa melakukan riset proyek, merancang proyek, mengompilasi statistik, analisa media, riset internet, serta melakukan pekerjaan-pekerjaan umum lain. Program ini adalah program penuh waktu dengan ketentuan: pemagang diwajibkan bekerja lima hari seminggu dari jam 08.00 – 16.00 di seksi bersangkutan; pemagang juga harus melakukan pekerjaan yang telah diberikan di bawah pengawasan staf (mentor).

		APA PERSYARATANNYA? DAN BAGAIMANA PROSES SELEKSINYA?

Pelamar harus mengisi formulir aplikasi kemudian mengirimkannya ke alamat emailinternship@britishcouncil.or.id. Pada setiap awal bulan, semua lamaran yang masuk akan ditinjau oleh tim Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) kami. Tim SDM dan departemen terkait kemudian akan melakukan berbagai proses seleksi demi mencari pelamar yang memenuhi persyaratan. Mohon dicatat bahwa kami HANYA menerima formulir aplikasi yang sudah dilengkapi dan pelamar JANGAN mengirimkan CV. More Information: http://www.britishcouncil.org/id/indonesia-common-internship-programme.htm

Communications Intern at UN Indonesia 2012

Deadline: 8 June 2012

United Nations, Indonesia

Terms of Reference – Internship with the

Office of the Resident Coordinator (RC Office)

Position:          Communications Intern

Sector:             UN System Coordination

Duration:         6 months

Dates:              June - December 2012

Salary:             Unpaid

Location:         Jakarta, Indonesia

Supervisor:      UN Coordination Officer

Background

In 2009, the Government of Indonesia signed the "Jakarta Commitment" to localize the Paris Declaration for increased aid effectiveness, local ownership and donor coordination. The UN in Indonesia is responding to this call for increased harmonization with a strengthening of its common approaches and the delivery of results for the advancement of the MDGs. The joint framework between the Government and the 21 UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes in Indonesia is the UN Partnership for Development Framework (UNPDF) 2011-2015. The UNPDF focuses on equity, participation and resilience for all people in all regions and has five thematic areas: Social Services; Sustainable Livelihoods; Governance; Disaster Management; Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability.

In order to improve joint external and internal communications under the UNPDF, a new UN in Indonesia website (www.un.or.id) and intranet for UN staff have been recently launched. 

The intern will be based in the Office of the Resident / Humanitarian Coordinator. The structure of the office is unique as the office of the Resident Coordinator and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) are both integrated into one RC/HC office. On non-humanitarian matters, the office manages a wide range of interagency coordination issues, for example supporting joint programs between several UN organizations, facilitating coordination of UN working groups or advising on Human Rights or Disaster Recovery. This offers the intern exposure to a wide variety of development and humanitarian issues and to the core processes related to UN coordination. The internship provides an opportunity to learn about the workings and priorities of the UN system in Indonesia and about the UN working together, and to assist in the establishment and maintenance of various mechanisms to ensure adequate information sharing and strategic planning of UN agencies in Indonesia. The intern will provide valuable backstopping support to the daily tasks of the RC Office.

Tasks

The intern will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Coordination Officer to support joint external and internal communications related to the implementation of the UNPDF.

Tasks include:

q   Track UN agency and joint programmes, activities and events, as well as key national and global political and development-related events of significance to UN in Indonesia and assist in sharing gathered information within the UN and with relevant stakeholders

q   Gather information from UN agencies for the UN In Indonesia website and provide creative inputs for maintenance of website

q   Provide support to answering queries on the UN system in Indonesia

q   Assisting in coordination of UNPDF working groups

q   Research key issues and provide support in the preparation of speeches/talking points, presentations, press releases, reports, briefings etc.

q   Editing documents as needed

q   Providing backstopping and logistical support for organisation of UN events  

q   Day-to-day support to the work of the Resident Coordinator and his office as requested

Outputs

The specific outputs will be agreed upon within two weeks of arrival in the Office of the Resident Coordinator. The main outputs based on above assignment will be:

q   Effective support to improved internal and external UN communications and to maintenance of UN in Indonesia website

q   Effective support to coordination and substantive functions of UNPDF Working Groups

q   Effective support to day-to-day running of RC office

Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required:

q   Enrolled in a graduate-level degree programme (in political science, social science, international relations, economics, communications, or related field, at the time of application and during the internship;

q   Demonstrated knowledge of - or proven interest in – international relations and UN system coordination and a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter;

                Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially writing skills;

q   Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs;

q   Ability to take initiative and work independently within the overall team;

q   Diplomacy, tact and patience;

q   Fluency in spoken and written English;

q   Good computer literacy in a MS Office application, Word, Excel, Power Point Presentation.

Financial Issues

Interns are not financially remunerated by the RC Office.

All costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be borne by:

a)      the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students;

b)      the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, insurance etc.

How to apply?

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and the UNDP application form for internships to: un-indonesia@un.or.id with subject "Internship RC Office Indonesia" by 8 June 2012.

More  Information: http://www.un.or.id/en/jobs

Internship Program Bina AntarBudaya

Bina Antarbudaya, The Indonesian Foundation for Intercultural Learning, partner dari AFS Intercultural Programs, membuka kesempatan magang di Kantor Nasional Bina Antarbudaya periode bulan Juni-Agustus 2012.

Syarat:
1. Mahasiswa semester akhir
2. Mampu mengoperasikan komputer (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
3. Mampu berbahasa Inggris lisan/tulisan.
4. Mampu bekerja mandiri, berkerja dalam kelompok dan tim, dan mampu mengatur dan memprioritaskan sejumlah tugas sekaligus.
5. Ketrampilan interpersonal yang baik, diplomatis, komunikatif dan terorganisir.

Benefit:
1. Belajar bekerja di lembaga non profit
2. Belajar Intercultural Learning
3. Uang transport
4. Makan siang disediakan

Bagi yang berminat dan memenuhi kualifikasi tersebut di atas, dapat mengirimkan surat lamaran yang disertai dengan CV/Resume beserta foto dan dokumen pendukung lainnya ke email:

alvien.bakhtiar@afs.org dan sri.lestari@afs.org