Network and Research Intern

The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Bonn is currently looking for an intern to assist the UNEVOC Network team.

The UNEVOC Network is an inclusive, global learning network of institutions and organizations involved in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in UNESCO’s Member States. It is made up of over 250 TVET institutions and organizations called UNEVOC Centres. The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre is the hub of the UNEVOC Network.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Assistant, the intern shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Assist in:

• Organizing UNEVOC activities such as seminars, workshops and conferences, in the Arab States region;
• Conducting desk research to update information related to member institutions of the UNEVOC Network in particular in Arab States;
• Drafting research papers on TVET related topics as need arises;
• Reviewing and improving the archiving system of the UNEVOC Network;
• Editing and reviewing web-news regarding the UNEVOC Network;
• any other task assigned;

• Advanced stage of university studies in a relevant discipline, e.g. public management, international relations, political science and etc.;
• Interest in the field of international education and/or TVET;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is compulsory, knowledge of French and/or Arabic is highly desirable;
• Good communication skills, research and analytical skills and willingness to learn;
• Ability to pay attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team;

Duration of the internship: 3 to 6 months

Closing date of applications: 20 December 2016

Preferred starting date: 01 March 2017

The Centre does not provide remuneration for internships. Interested candidates are invited to submit a motivation letter along with their CV to: unevoc.hr(at)unesco.org