岗位领域：信息技术

工作性质：实习

学历要求：本科及以上

岗位职级：其他

工作地点：New York

截止日期：22 August , 2023

Org. Setting and Reporting

The internship is in the Social Media Section, Communications Campaigns Service, Strategic Communications Division of the Department of Global Communications. The section is responsible for social media activities of the Department of Global Communications and the integration of social media platforms, including social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr and YouTube, which are critical component of the Department's communications.

The internship is for three (3) months with an opportunity for extension up to six (6) months, depending on the needs of the Division and availability of the candidate.

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.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the public information intern may be responsible for the following duties:

- Research, compile, draft and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of social media content, often under tight deadlines.

- Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content.

- Gather social media content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.).

- Assist in the creation of original content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and LinkedIn.

- Attend meetings as an observer.

- Manage meeting agendas and draft meeting notes.

- Assists with special projects as assigned.

Competencies

Communication:

- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.

- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.

- Asks questions for clarification 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.

Creativity:

- Offers new and different options to solve problems;

- Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas;

- Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas;

- Thinks “ outside the box ” ; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicants must: (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).

2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and 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.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese, Kiswahili or Hindi is desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

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:

-Title of degree you are currently pursuing.

-Graduation Date (when you will be graduating from the programme).

-List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.

-List your top three areas of interest/department preferences.

-Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department.

-Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

- Familiarity with and/or interest in taking digital photographs.

- Familiarity with Canva, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Photoshop (or graphic design programmes) is desirable.