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PURPOSE
The purpose of the programme is to provide a framework by which
graduate and postgraduate students from diverse academic
backgrounds may be assigned to ESCWA, where their educational
experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments in
the economic, social and administrative fields; to expose them
to the work of a United Nations regional commission; and to
provide ESCWA with the assistance of qualified students
specialized in various professional fields.
OVERALL FORMAT OF THE PROGRAMME
The duration of an ESCWA internship is normally two months on a
full time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a
maximum period of six months. It is awarded on the
recommendation of the Director of the respective Division.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The following criteria are used to determine eligibility for the
ESCWA Internship Programme:
1.
Applicants are
enrolled
in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university
degree or higher) at the time of application and during the
internship;
2.
Applicants pursuing their studies
in
countries where higher education is not divided into
undergraduate and graduate stages have completed at least four
years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent
institution towards the completion of a degree.
3.
The area
of
study of the prospective intern is related to the functional
areas of ESCWA’s programme of work and administration.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Individuals who are interested in pursuing an internship at
ESCWA should submit a duly completed application form (see link
below), including the following:
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Copies of university diplomas
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Transcripts of course grades for the past two years
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An essay between 250 and 350 words, written in English, stating
the objective of the internship and how it will contribute to
the applicant’s overall academic/professional goals
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An endorsement of the application by the sponsoring institution.
The deadline for receipt of applications is two months before the
starting date. Late or incomplete applications will not be
considered.
CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIP
Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses
related to the internship.
ESCWA accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents
and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon
awarding an internship, candidates must sign a statement to this
effect.
Interns must keep confidential any and all unpublished
information obtained during the course of the internship and not
publish any reports or papers based on such information except
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