United Nations
Job title:
Public Information Intern – Digital Communications
Company
United Nations
Job description
The internship is UNPAID and may be either full-time or part-time. It should be noted that
full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week, while part-time internship working
hours are 20 hours per week. The internship will be undertaken either remotely outside the
duty station or in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premise, New York, United States.
Interns work under the supervision of DPO/SCS Digital Communications Manager.
This position is located in the Strategic Communications Section of the Office of the Director
for Coordination and Shared Services (ODCSS) serving the Departments of Political and
Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and Peace Operations (DPO). The incumbent will report to the
Digital Communications Manager, Strategic Communications Section. The Office of the
Director for Coordination and Shared Services enables, directs and coordinates departmental
efforts to ensure the effective integration and management of both Departments.
The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) provides political and executive direction to UN
peacekeeping operations around the world and maintains contact with the Security Council,
troop and financial contributors, and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security
Council mandates. The Department works to integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and
nongovernmental entities in the context of peacekeeping operations. DPO also provides
guidance and support on military, police, mine action and other relevant issues to other UN
political and peacebuilding missions.
The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) focuses primarily on five
action areas in international peace and security, ensuring sound analysis and early warning,
preventing conflict and engaging in peacemaking, managing political crises and violent
conflicts, sustaining peace, and enhancing partnerships. The Department’s mandate is to
prevent and resolve conflict through inclusive political solutions.
Responsibilities:
– Contribute to the implementation of UN peacekeeping digital communication plan, including providing support in research, data analysis and drafting of content for the @UNPeacekeeping social media channels and website;
– Assist in developing longer-form content based on UN peacekeeping missions’ mandate and impact to increase awareness and reach;
– Assist the Digital team with the daily social media outreach, community management and engagement on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn;
– Assist in the development of guidelines, training material and templates
– Support live coverage of events;
– Assist in the daily monitoring of social media accounts;
– Prepare internal summaries and reports and support external presentations;
– Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants at the time of application 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); or,
(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree
programme (minimum bachelor’s level 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 must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or
equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s,
Master’s or PH.D. Programme. 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.
Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar; Be proficient in standard office automation equipment, scanner, printer, etc.).
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations 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.
The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is strongly
desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Additional Information
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern.
Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern.
In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required.
reviewed. The Motivational Statement must also include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
- Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated 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.
No Fee
THE 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, 18 Jan 2024 06:08:13 GMT
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