United Nations
Job title:
Public Information Intern
Company
United Nations
Job description
These internship opportunities are available in the NGO Relations, Advocacy & Special Events Section, Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications. Its duties include connecting the UN with CSOs affiliated with DGC and assisting the department in disseminating information about the UN’s activities. Through a number of programs, the Civil Society Unit collaborates with CSOs whose missions line up with those of the United Nations. Within the unit, the Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS) is responsible for the Call for Participation among Civil Society Entities (not in ECOSOC-status) who have expertise in the specific, substantive areas of UN conferences, meetings, and events. This entails a multi-step process (ideally originating with the adoption of a resolution or agreement on a meeting or event with modalities) to include civil society participation:
Four hybrid internship are available for a period of six months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Chief of Civil Society Unit and Programme Manager of NGLS. The expected starting time is 13 February 2024.
For more information on the Department of Global Communications, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/sections/departments/department-global-communications/
Responsibilities:. Under the supervision of the Chief in the, Civil Society Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions as a Briefings, Special Events & Conferences and Civil Society Youth Representatives Programme Intern:
- Assists in organizing the DGC Civil Society Unit Briefings, Special Events & Conferences and Youth events online
- The position will support the preparatory work of the UN Civil Society Conference to take place in May 2024, with assignments based on the needs of the Secretariat and the Planning Committee of the Conference
- Assists in designing event flyers, save the date and social media cards
- Assists in creating online RSVP forms
- Research focus groups (academia, NGOs and other CSOs) for outreach and advocacy purposes
- Research possible speakers on set topics
- Work closely with DGC Youth Steering Committee on virtual activities and events
- Review and compile information to support the work of the DGC Civil Society Representatives Youth Steering Committee
- Performs other duties as assigned
Responsibilities:. Under the supervision of the Programme Manager in the, Civil Society Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions as a NGLS Intern:
- Screen and review registration applications for the High-Level Events supported by NGLS
- Analyze and run data for registration statistics
- Create infographics report for the events
- Review and compile CSO stories to be highlighted in the CSU website
- Create social media cards/video content for the events
- Monitor generic office email and respond to emails
- Assist with NGLS Annual report, event planning & taking meeting minutes
- Provide technical support during the meeting
- Other duties as required
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Ability to draft email, publications, or knowledge of social media posts is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
- Degree Programme (What are you currently studying)
- Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme)
- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills,
and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful
candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an
internship at the United Nations.
Interns will need to provide all necessary hardware (computer), software and internet
connection in case of performing the internship.
This job opening is generic and further notice about any non-selections will not be issued due
to the nature of the advertisement.
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Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for
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of
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to undertake the internship.
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within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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information provided in the application.
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No Fee
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Expected salary
Location
New York City, NY
Job date
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 01:13:23 GMT
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