From: International Organization/UN Studies Specialization
Date: October 22, 2019
Subject: IO/UNS Weekly Newsletter [10/22]
SIPA | International Organization & UN Studies
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Dear IO/UNS Specializers, |
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EVENTS AT SIPA AND BEYOND
Oct 23, 12:30-2 PMUN Career Series with Gülden Türköz-Cosslett (UNDP) IAB 802 Join the IO/UNS Specialization at our next career series event led by SIPA alumna Gülden Türköz-Cosslett (MIA, Class of 1985). Before her current role as Deputy Director of UNDP’s Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA), she served as UN Women’s Director of Programmes, Senior Advisor to the UN Deputy Secretary-General, UN Resident Coordinator in Albania, and other UN agencies. Ms. Türköz-Cosslett will be sharing valuable tips from her experience. Ms. Gülden Türköz-Cosslett, a national of Turkey, is the Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy Director, Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy, UNDP since February 2015. Prior to this, Gülden was the Director of Programmes with UN Women. She has also served in the Office of the UN Deputy Secretary-General as Senior Advisor on System-Wide Coherence, where she led the Transition Team supporting the establishment of UN Women. Prior to that, Gülden served as the UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative in Albania where she led the delivering as One UN initiative. Before that she was Team Leader for the Central Asia Cluster in UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Earlier in her career, Gülden worked with the Executive Office of the Administrator as Programme Specialist, Portfolio Manager in UNOPS Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, and UNCDF. This event is co-sponsored by the Economic and Political Development Concentration and the Office of Career Services. Lunch will be served, and registration is limited. RSVP: http://cglink.me/r610803  Oct 25, 1-4:30 PM Peacebuilding Fieldwork Symposium IAB 1201 Join Columbia University graduate students as they discuss their fieldwork experiences and the emerging issues facing today's practitioners in the diverse and ever-changing field of peacebuilding. This is the final event for the "Applied Peacebuilding: Core Competencies for Fieldwork" class of 2019. Hear first-hand accounts of work in Mali, Thailand, Palestine & Israel, Timor Leste, Turkey, Tunisia, Lebanon, Myanmar, and Kenya. Students, faculty, practitioners, and others interested in the field of peacebuilding are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided.  Oct 28, 1-2 PM European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Overview IAB 410 The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) is committed to furthering progress towards ‘market-oriented economies and the promotion of private and entrepreneurial initiative’. Stephen Halstead, Talent Acquisition, will provide an overview of the EBRD to include its mandate and projects, areas of investment, opportunities and recruitment process. Afterwards, a few short video clips will be shared to further expand on the different facets of the Bank. Sweta Penemetsa will also present on her role as an Associate Director Banker in the Financial Institutions Division. RSVP: https://candidate.gradleaders.com/CUSIPA/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=4170&companyEventID=73545 Oct 30, 1-2 PM UN Secretariat Career IAB 403 UN Secretariat representatives, Floresha Berisha and Alexia Lachavane, will be discussing career opportunities with the United Nations Secretariat, including information about the internship programme and the Young Professionals Programme. Recruiting policies, processes and platforms will also be provided. The presenters will also facilitate the staffing of global field missions by attracting and retaining top talent, provide human resources guidance and oversight and advocate for the inclusion of the field perspective across all United Nations fora. In this regard, the Floresha and Alexia will discuss UN field careers in peacekeeping and special political missions, including where they work and how to apply. They will also touch upon internship opportunities in New York and other entry points into the UN. Floresha Berisha is presently serving as Human Resources Officer in the Staffing Diversity and Outreach Section in the Office of Human Resources in the United Nations Secretariat. Her responsibilities include providing policy advice on staffing matters, and conducting outreach to attract the most qualified talents, taking into account a broad geographic representation, gender, diversity and inclusion. Alexia Lachavanne is presently serving as Junior Professional Officer in the Staffing Diversity and Outreach Section in the Office of Human Resources in the United Nations Secretariat. RSVP: https://candidate.gradleaders.com/CUSIPA/Candidates/Login.aspx?pid=4170&companyEventID=73452 Nov 15, 11:30 AM-12:45 PM United Nations Tour hosted by SIPA UN Studies Working Group UN Headquarters (46th St and First Ave entrance) Have you never been to the United Nations or had a chance to explore its history? Come join SIPA UN Studies Working Group (UNSWG) on Friday, November 15th for a private group tour. The event is open to all students of Columbia University and their families. Buy tickets ($16) here: https://bit.ly/35S8zEi INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Management and Programme Analysis, UN Department of Operational Support Intern: Communications (Spring), Seeds of Peace The work of the Seeds of Peace Programs Department is dedicated to seeing young people from areas of conflict grow into the courageous, empathetic leaders of tomorrow, and we’re looking for an intern who shares our passion for making opportunities that unite, inspire, and transform. This role will offer also offer the opportunity to work specifically on our preparation for events, outreach and recruitment for programming both abroad and in the United States, and research on possible programming sources such as lectures, museum exhibits, and workshops. https://seedsofpeace.wufoo.com/forms/zi5w8mv1p5aq1r/ Deadline: November 29 Conflict Resolution Research Intern, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding Communications and Online Learning Intern, International Rescue Committee Economics of Conflict and Latin America Intern, International Crisis Group OTHER NEWS
Framework." https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/93530/assignments/syllabus - International Peace Institute (IPI). "Protecting Human Rights After UN Peacekeeping Transitions: Preparing for Darfur." https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/93552/assignments/syllabus - UNICEF ROSA. "Two Track for Vulnerable Children: Optimizing Support By Ensuring Nexus Humanitarian And Development Programming in South Asia." https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/93546/assignments/syllabus - United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. "How Can Development Cooperation Improve Municipal Asset Management in Tanzania, Uganda, Nepal and Bangladesh?" https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/93496/assignments/syllabus - UN Women. "Addressing Exclusions through Intersectionality within Rule of Law, Peace and Security." https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/93545/assignments/syllabus - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. "Study on the Impact of Human Rights Education and Training Programmes for Children and Youth in Non-Formal Education." https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/93549/assignments/syllabus - World Bank Group, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation. "Pension System Greening – Measuring and Monitoring." https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/93522/assignments/syllabus - World Bank Group, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation. "The Role of Insurance in Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture." https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/93529/assignments/syllabus
Based on your feedback collected during the IO/UNS Specialization Town Hall, we are glad to announce that the applications for IO/UNS Social Media Ambassador pool are now open and all SIPA students are welcome to apply! IO/UNS Specialization offers an opportunity for students to engage with the program closely and become one of the critical voices at SIPA. We are looking for a group of students who are willing to volunteer as IO/UNS Social Media Ambassadors for a period of 2-4 months, working as a team of activists raising awareness about the issues related to international organizations, global governance, and the UN at Columbia and beyond! As our Social Media Ambassador, you will develop innovative and current content for IO/UNS Specialization social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook and support growing our network and outreach impact. This can rely on:
What you will gain from it:
Interested? Then apply here by October 30th! Those selected for the IO/UNS Social Media Ambassador pool will be announced on November 8th. Follow IO/UNS Specialization on CampusGroup
and feel free to reach out to us: Daniel Naujoks, Interim Director, daniel.naujoks@columbia.edu Nigina Khaitova, Program Assistant, nk2802@columbia.edu
Sasha M. Lagombra, Program Assistant, sl2922@columbia.edu |
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