INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION

Work Location

In-Person

Expected duration

The internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department and availability of intern.

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Information Centers (UNICs) belong to the Information Centres Services (ICS), Campaigns and Country Operations (CCOD) of the Department of Global Communication (DGC). The UNICs are the principal sources of information about the United Nations system in the countries where they are located. They are also responsible for promoting greater public understanding of, and support the aims and activities of, the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developing countries. The Department of Global Communications internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department and availability of intern. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: • Assist with monitoring the media for news stories of interest to the UNO/UN; • Research, draft and/or update content (on-line as well as off-line) for the public information outreach/advocacy, with guidance from the Head of the UN Information Office – the DGC Representative or subject matter experts and relevant substantive focal points; • Assist in recording, editing and subtitling videos; • Assist with media outreach, e. g. distribution of press releases and other information materials to mass media and civil society organizations; • Assist in organizing activities for the planned as well as ad hoc UNO/UN events (round tables, conferences, MUNs, etc.); • Assist with general support to overall public information activities, meetings, etc.); • Assisting with news stories; • Performing other related duties, as required

Qualifications/special skills

Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, 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); 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 must also: -Be computer literate in standard software applications. -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. Applicants are not required to have professional experience for participation in the programme. “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.”

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English and Persian is required for the internship.

Additional Information

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?) – List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. – List your top three areas of interest. – 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. Interns will need to provide all necessary hardware (computer), software and internet connection to perform the internship remotely. Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Intern Specific text

Interns 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 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.