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Junior Professional Women Intern (JPWI) Program

2011

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Junior Professional Women Intern (JPWI) Program

The JPWI program was created to encourage postgraduate students in diverse fields to obtain internships and further pursue their careers in international organizations. A total of 200 participants have taken internships with the support of this program since its launch in 2001. Participants undergo a series of training sessions as well as receiving financial assistance from the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family of Republic of Korea and proceed to undertaking internships in a range of international organizations.

Objectives

● To promote young Korean women to develop careers at an international level

● To provide opportunities for developing professionalism

● To reduce financial barriers to undertaking internships in international organizations

Program Description

Participants: In 2011, 40 female graduate students were selected as JPWIs. The students are from various backgrounds but share a strong commitment towards working in international organizations in the near future. ● Fields of Study: Law, Economics,

International Relations, Civil Engineering, Education, etc.

● Selection Process: Applicants were first reviewed according to the submitted application form, essay and resume. Applicants who passed the first screening process then took an open examination where they were asked to translate international conventions from English to Korean and vice versa, and were also interviewed on their personal goals and interests.

Duration of Program(2013) : Jan 1, 2013 ~ Dec 31, 2013 (one year)

Training and Support(2013)

Pre-Internship Training● In-depth Training on International

Affairs, at Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security under Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Jan 24, 2011 ~ Feb 11, 2011)

● Global Leader Workshop (Mar 26 & Apr 30, 2011)

● Conferences / Seminars (May 28 & Jul 2~3, 2011)

● Translation / Research Training at Ministry of Gender Equality & Family (minimum 3weeks)

Participation in International Conferences Outstanding participants during the previous training sessions may obtain opportunities to participate in international conferences. Participants receive financial aid including round-trip airfare and per diem allowance.

Internship The program offers financial support to reduce the burden of the expenditures which occur during an internship period. The support covers round-trip airfare and basic living expenses up to $7,500. The amount may vary according to the region. Participants must submit monthly reporting on their activities. Interns can also benefit from mentoring offered by previous participants.

Post-Internship Deliverables JPWIs are required to submit a final report and to give a public presentation on their internship experiences. ● Mid-term Review and Evaluation Session

(May 26, 2012)

2013

JPWI

PROGRAM

▣ JPWI Welcoming Ceremony

▣ JPWI Welcoming Ceremony/ February 18, 2011

Participants were provided certification recognizing their selection as a JPWI, and in return signed a written pledge to undertake this internship with responsibility.

▣ Intensive Training Course for JPWI

▣ Training on International Affairs/ January 24~Fabrury 11, 2011

Participants were offered a chance to learn the definition of diplomacy, international organization and multinational trade through the lecture which was provided from the institute of foreign affairs and national security.

▣ 2011 JPWI Workshop/ July 2~3, 2011

Through many group activities offered at the 2-day workshop, participants developed their communication skills and learned to work more cooperatively and efficiently preparing themselves for their internship.

2011 JPWI PR

2011 JPWI PR

▣ Conference Commemorating Tenth Year of JPWI Program May 28, 2011

Participants were offered a chance to meet Korean officers currently working at OECD and the UN and also met and received advice from many participants from the previous years of JPWI Program.

▣ September Reporting Session September 20, 2011

Participants who have already completed their internships abroad shared their experiences, and those who have not yet started their internship reported their application processes and their efforts to obtain internships. Participants talked about the know-how they’ve learned over the months.

▣ List of current Interns in Europe

Geneva, Switzerland

Organization Name of Intern Name of Department

2011 JPWI PR

International Labour Organization

(ILO)

Baik, Minah

Skills and Employability Department, Employment Sector

Contact Info. E-mail: [email protected]

Yoon, Yeseul

Skills and Employability Department, Employment Sector


Office of the United Nations High

Commissioner for Human Rights

(OHCHR)

Oh, Sookhyun

National Institutions and Regional Mechanisms Section, Field Operations and Technical cooperation Division


Paris, France

Organization Name of Intern Name of Department

Organization forEconomic

Cooperation and Development

(OECD)

Park, Hye-ryung

Aid Quality and Architecture Division(AQuA)/ DCD(Development Co-operation Directorate)


Bang, Mi-Hyun

NEPAD‐OECD Africa Investment Initiative, Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs


Lee, Hyun-ji

Regional Urban Policies for Sustainable Development, Division of GOV(Public Governance and Territorial Development)


2011 JPWI PR

Choi, Sung-eun

DCD (Development Co-operation Directorate)/ POL GENDERNET


Yee, Hyo Jeong

Education Management and Infrastructure Division


United Nations Educational, Scientific and

Cultural Organization(UNESCO)

Park, Haein

Education for All


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