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• Organize UN Area Coordination meetings and
  take regular minutes;
• Follow-up on implementation of action
  points agreed upon during the regular UN area Coordination meetings;
• Assist the UNAC and the UN Field
  Coordination Officer in compiling related information for field/area-based
  reporting;
• Share relevant updates from Kampala with
  the field;
• Draft all correspondences related to UNAC
  activities in the field;
• Offer secretariat support to the UNAC
  during engagements with various stakeholders;
• Support the UN Area Coordinator in
  drafting and reporting the UNACs work plans / achievements;
• Mobilize field staff participation in
  organized field level trainings and events;
• Draft the UNAC Monthly report to be shared
  to RCO, for review by the Area Coordination Team and UNAC;
• Support the preparatory activities for the
  observance of the key UN and international days celebrated in the region,
  in coordination with the Field Coordination Officer and UN Communications
  Group;
• Support UNACs’ in their engagement with
  the Programme Reference Group, Outcome Results Groups and other
  inter-agency groups;
• Engage with a diverse group of partners
  and close collaboration with all UN entities in the country.
• Perform other functions/tasks as may be
  assigned to the intern directly by the UNAC or by the RCO Kampala;

• The intern is expected to develop
  excellent secretariat skills including meeting planning and preparation,
  organization, minute taking and follow up;
• The intern is expected to learn the
  structures of the UN coordination mechanisms at country level;
• The intern will have the opportunity to
  participate in various high-level meetings coordinated or organized by the
  UNAC and RCO.

• The ideal candidate for the UN Resident
  Coordinator’s Office Field Coordination Intern should be enrolled in a
  graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or
  higher from a recognized institution) in international development
  studies, international relations, social sciences, political science, law,
  economics, management, or other relevant fields;
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of
  a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or
  equivalent) in any of the fields listed above; and
• Have graduated with a university degree
  (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the
  internship within one-year of graduation;
• Candidates must be able to adapt to an
  international, multicultural, multilingual environment, have good
  communication skills and can work in a team;
• Previous experience from volunteering or
  extra-curricular activities linked to the Vision and Mission of the UN
  would be considered an asset;
• Language: Fluency in English is
  essential.

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the
  UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Advocates and promotes the vision,
  mission, and strategic goals of UN;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
  nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without
  favoritism.

• Consistently approaches work with
  professionalism, energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong ability to manage
  relationships with diverse stakeholders;
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written
  communication skills, adapting to diverse stakeholders and audiences;
• Demonstrates strong planning and organization
  skills;
• Contributes to teamwork within RCO and
  displays flexibility about assigned tasks;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored
  even under pressure;
• Responds positively to critical feedback
  and differing points of view

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