INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

-Applicants for the Internship Programme must be enrolled in a graduate level degree programme. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments will be eligible. The students must be masters students not undergraduates. The only exception for undergraduates is if they are enrolled in a masters’ programme. General information on the concept of this programme can be found on the website: http:/www.undp.org/jobs/Interns/intern.htm.

-Intern applicants for internship in UNIFEM/New York must send their resume, along with the Application Form to the Chief, HR/Administration, Internship Programme, UNIFEM, 304 East 45th Street, Room FF-1535, New York, NY 10017, or send it by fax to (212) 906-6705. The cover letter should state exact dates of availability and the main focus/interests. Applications for internships in our Regional Office should be sent directly to the Regional Programme Director at registry@unifempacific.com

-The UNDP/UNIFEM Internship Programme operates on a non-remunerative basis. The costs connected with an intern’s participation in the Programme must be borne by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, etc. Timing for internships is flexible and can be at any time in the year. The internship can be for a maximum of a year or a minimum of 6 weeks.

-There is no vacancy listing for the internship programme. Applications are reviewed by UNIFEM as the need arises. The intern will be contacted directly by the office, if shortlisted. If an intern expresses interest in doing an internship, he/she must indicate that they are aware that UNDP/UNIFEM does not offer any form of remuneration and that they have or are in the process of identifying a source of funding.

-There is no deadline for application submission, however, applications should be received at least three months prior to the anticipated internship.

-Proof of medical coverage, passport/visa/work permits must be provided for the file before the internship commences.

Application for UNDP/UNIFEM Internship Programme

1. Name of Applicant :
2. Present University or Institutional affiliation:
3. Area of study:
4. Degree expected: ___Masters ________Doctorate __________Other
5. Date degree will be granted (Day/Month/Year)
6. Briefly explain your reasons for applying to the UNDP/UNIFEM Internship Programme.
Please include specific objectives and expected benefits of the internship

7. Requested dates for Internship
(UNIFEM only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of one year)

From: To:

8. Preferred hours for Internship (please check one)
_________Full-time (40 hours per week)

_________Part-time (please specify the hours requested and why below):

9. Statement of understanding of the conditions of the Internship
I understand that, should I be accepted as an intern in UNDP/UNIFEM, the following conditions will apply:

a) Status: Although not considered a staff member of UNDP/UNIFEM, I shall be subject to the authority of the Administrator and the authority delegated by him to the Heads of Bureaux, UNIFEM and Offices. I understand that I am not entitled to the privileges and immunities accorded by member states to UNDP/UNIFEM, its officials and staff members.
b) Financial Support: I shall not be paid by UNDP/UNIFEM and must make my own arrangements for living expenses. Travel costs to and from the duty station and living accommodation are also my own responsibility or those of the sponsoring institution.
c) Medial Health and Life Coverage: UNDP/UNIFEM accepts no responsibility for costs or fatality arising from illness or accidents incurred during the internship; therefore, I must carry adequate and regular medical and life insurance. I will be covered by the following health and life insurance during the internship period (your application will not be processed unless you provide this information!).
Medical:
Life:
d) Passports and Visas: I am responsible for obtaining necessary passport and visas when required. UNDP/UNIFEM will issue only a letter stating acceptance of an individual as an intern and the conditions governing the internship.
e) Confidentiality and Publication of Information: As an intern, I will respect the confidentiality of information that I collect or am exposed to at UNDP/UNIFEM. No reports or papers may be published based on information obtained from UNDP without the explicit written authorization of the Head of Bureaux, UNIFEM or Office.
f) Employment Prospects: The UNDP/UNIFEM Internship Programme is not connected with employment and there is no expectancy of such. Interns cannot apply for posts advertised internally to UNDP/UNIFEM staff during the period of internship.

Signed: _________________________________ Date: __________________________________