Public Information Intern

Job title:

Public Information Intern

Company

United Nations

Job description

The internship is located in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG) of the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM). DGACM provides procedural and technical support for the intergovernmental meetings of Member States of the United Nations. The intern will work under the supervision of the Communications Officer. Candidates are encouraged to highlight their specific skills and/or experience in their application. More information is available at https://www.un.org/dgacm/en. The selected intern will perform duties to include, but not limited to the following: • Assist with ongoing communication campaigns by designing graphics and drafting texts for social media, in line with the Department’s core messages; • Organize and format content for communications projects; • Work on video projects, including production planning, execution and post-production editing; • Collect and analyse social media metrics; • Give input to departmental communication products by conducting research, compiling information and coordinating logistics; • Assist with preparations for Language Days and other special events; • Perform other tasks as necessary. Competencies: Professionalism: • Ability to demonstrate a high level of concentration • Ability to work under stress • Shows pride in work and in achievements • Demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations Communication: • Speaks and writes clearly and effectively • Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately • Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication • Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience • Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed Teamwork: • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals • Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others • Places team agenda before personal agenda • Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position • Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings Assessment: Candidates will be assessed based on their candidate profile. Individual interviews and/or tests may be conducted for further assessment.Qualifications/special skillsPlease note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) Applicants must also: • Be computer literate in standard software applications, including Microsoft Office 365, and have good knowledge of graphic design platforms, including Canva, as well as the Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Premiere Pro. • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat).Additional InformationAssessment: Candidates will be assessed based on their candidate profile. Individual interviews and/or tests may be conducted for further assessment. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. A completed online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: •Title of degree being pursued • Expected graduation date • ICT skills and programmes • Work/internship experience if available • Explanation of interest in the work of the United Nations • Availability to commence the internship • References Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Expected salary

Location

New York City, NY

Job date

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:57:47 GMT

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