research in the CBRN risk mitigation and disinformation areas

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is located within the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme in Turin, Italy. The internship is for an initial period of two (2) months, and should start as soon as possible. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the programme, project or unit to which they are assigned. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Programme Officer. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in data collection in the area of CBRN capability building as well as in the area of disinformation
• Conduct research and provide analysis on relevant issues on CBRN risk mitigation as well as on CBRN disinformation.
• Assist in drafting and preparing background documents, reports, issue briefs, talking points, articles, presentations etc.
• Support implementation of projects.
• Assist in maintaining databases.
• Assist in drafting and preparing official documents.
• Support organization of meetings and conferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies 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 Client Orientation:
• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
• Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
• Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
• Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Qualifications/special skills

For the advertised post, the required fields of education are: crime prevention; international relations; international law; security studies; communication or a similar related field. Additionally, applicants shall:

• Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
• Have 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 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. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language (preferably Arabic, Russian and/or French) is an asset.

Source: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/235429?language=en