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Why Should I Pay to Intern?
Acquiring international work experience is as important as your
academic credentials to the success of your career. This investment
in your career will guarantee you a 90% success rate in bridging
the gap between academia and the practice of development and of
transcending the barriers facing early-career young professionals
as they try to enter the international job market.
Moreover, this programme will offer the opportunity for mid-career
professionals to enhance their skills, field experience and employability
in the international job market and gain access to the United
Nations network.
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UNA-Canada conducted a survey of our international internships
programmes to evaluate, among other things, the success of
our programme in enhancing the professional skills and employability
of participants. An analysis of the responses indicated the
following outstanding results. Of those who participated in
UNA-Canada's programme:
- 90% found related work in their chosen field within
a year of completing their placement;
- 85% found related work in their chosen field less
than 6 months after the completion of their placement;
- 90% felt they gained significant professional skills
during their placement;
- 99% would recommend a similar internship to other Canadians
as a way of engaging them in international development
issues.
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What Do I Receive?
You will receive the following services and support which have made
UNA-Canada internships the most coveted in Canada and internationally.
UNA-Canada will:
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Match qualified individuals with quality placements; |
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Provide a 6 month international professional work experience at
a UN or related international agency; |
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Provide access to organized briefing sessions including cross-cultural
communication, professional networking, culture shock strategies
and psycho-social transition; |
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Provide assistance with travel and insurance arrangements, visa
requirements, student loan applications, vaccinations, related health
considerations, and accommodations while abroad; |
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Establish on-going email and telephone contact communication between
participants and UNA-Canada to ensure personal and professional
development; |
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Provide targeted and regular job search support, both during and
after, placements; |
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Assist in establishing relations for participants with other participants,
NGOs, international organizations and Canadian cooperants; |
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Provide a list of resources to explore alternative sources of
funding; |
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Provide access to "Cost of living forms" by former JPCs in select
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What is the Amount of the Service Placement Fee?
The Service Placement fee to UNA-Canada is $2,500.00
(Cdn$)
What Additional Costs Will I Incur?
The participant is responsible for all costs, above and beyond the
service fee, associated with the internship placement. This includes:
passport, travel visa, flight and other travel, innoculations (if required),
insurance, accommodation, food and all living costs.
Some host organizations may offer stipends or in kind support (e.g.
local bus pass) to help cover living costs; others do not. Whenever
known, financial or in kind support is indicated in the description
of Current Placement Opportunities.
