Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 08 Apr 2016
The IBE is the Global Centre of excellence in Curriculum and related matters. As a leading UNESCO Institute we are recognized and valued for the specialist knowledge and expertise that we bring to Member States promoting new shared global understanding of curriculum issues.
We are currently seeking interns to support the following areas:
Internship (6 months) Education - Postgraduate Regional Diplomas
Support the activities relating to the IBE-led Postgraduate Regional Diplomas in Curriculum Design and Development (Arab region, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe: https://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/job/internship-6-months-education-postgraduate-regional-diplomasInternship (6 months) Education - Inclusive Education
Support the activities relating to IBE-UNESCO Inclusive Education initiatives and programmes: https://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/job/internship-6-months-education-inclusive-educationInternship (6 months) Education - Current and Critical issues in the Curriculum
Support the activities related to IBE In progress Reflection Series on Current and Critical issues in the Curriculum and Learning: https://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/job/internship-6-months-education-current-and-critical-issues-curriculumInternship (6 months) Education - Gender Sensitive STEM education
Support the activities relating to IBE/Malaysia project “Strengthening STEM curricula for girls in Africa, Asia and the Pacific: https://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/job/internship-6-months-education-gender-sensitive-stem-education
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/who-we-are/employment
Field of study
Applicants are encouraged to apply for internships which relate directly to their studies and/or skills and expertise. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.
Languages required
Applicants must be fluent in at least one of the working languages of the United Nations (English and French). Knowledge of other official languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
The estimated starting date would be 2016 for a maximum period of 6 months.
Please note that this internship is unpaid. The intern is responsible for all expenses related to the internship, including lodging, meals and transportation to and from Geneva. The intern must be self-insured through a medical provider.
How to apply:
To apply, please send a letter of application and your CV in UNESCO’s preferred format in English, quoting the relevant reference number to: International Bureau of Education (IBE), Administrative Unit, C.P. 199, 1211 Genève 20 / Fax : +(41) 22 917.78.01 / or by email to administration@ibe.unesco.org
Application files should reach the IBE before midnight (Geneva time) on 8 April 2016.
Only candidates selected for interview will becontacted.
UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.