Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 29 Aug 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 - Education (Reading project) - English native speaker: http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/job/internship-education-reading-project-english-native-speaker
Internship - Education (Reading project) - French native speaker: http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/job/internship-education-reading-project-french-native-speaker
The incumbent, under the direct supervision of Mrs Amapola ALAMA, Programme specialist in charge of the reading project, will carry out the following tasks and provide support for and assistance with:
• Researching and documenting reading experiences
• Researching to produce project proposals for funding
• Setting up an IBE international event on reading
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
• Currently enrolled in a MA degree (or already completed), in international cooperation with a specialisation in education
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Excellent research skills
• Creative open-minded team player with strong initiative and willingness to learn
• Strong interest in education and in the work of IBE - UNESCO
• Good mastery of Microsoft Office programme (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Capacity to work effectively in teams and in a multicultural working environment.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
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 reference number:
- Internship-2016-21-GPE (English native speaker)
- Internship-2016-22-GPE (French native speaker)
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 29 August 2016.
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.