| Posting Title: | INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION |
| Job Code Title: | INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION |
| Department/Office: | DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 11 July 2016 - 30 June 2017 |
| Job Opening Number: | 63323 |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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 most suitable candidate for this specific internship;
-Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme (How will this internship support your educational/professional goals and objectives?).
In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, language and IT-skills, and three references. Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, we are unfortunately not in a position to reply or give feedback to each application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further consideration.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The internship is with the Human Security Unit. For more information and case-studies on the Human Security Approach, please consult: http://www.un.org/humansecurity/
The internship with the Human Security Unit, located in New York, is for a duration of three months. Depending on the needs of the unit and upon satisfactory performance of the intern, there is an possibility for extension for another three months. The total duration of the entire internship period is six months at maximum. Under no circumstances will there be extension beyond six months.
The internship is UNPAID and fulltime. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the unit to which they are assigned.
ResponsibilitiesThe internship with the Human Security Unit, located in New York, is for a duration of three months. Depending on the needs of the unit and upon satisfactory performance of the intern, there is an possibility for extension for another three months. The total duration of the entire internship period is six months at maximum. Under no circumstances will there be extension beyond six months.
The internship is UNPAID and fulltime. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the unit to which they are assigned.
The intern will assist the Human Security Unit in undertaking research and developing strategies for the short, medium and long term outreach and resource mobilization, as well as in strengthening communication platforms, particularly social media:
-Assist in the analysis of ODA funding streams and requirements;
-Select from scientific literature information relevant to HSU;
-Support for HSU activities;
-Assist in preparation of outreach strategies of promotional/advocacy materials for HSU;
-Develop and maintain up-to-date public information strategy of the HSU;
-Assist in maintaining HSU’s website;
-Assist in expanding HSU’s presence on Social Media;
-Assist staff in supporting the implementation of relevant public events;
-Maintain an up-to-date list of contact addresses, publication distribution lists.
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
-Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents;
-Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings;
-Document, legal and Internet research;
-Assistance during conferences;
-Logistics and protocol support for office events;
-Working on web-presentation;
-Social Media posts;
-Evaluation of projects;
-Compiling statistics (in graphs, pie-charts, etc.);
-Media analysis;
-Compiling news headlines from member states;
-Compiling donor briefings;
-Speech-writing;
-Translation support for outreach materials;
-Support for the production of HSU newsletter;
-Support for HSU activities;
-Country/ donor analyses;
-Report writing.
Competencies-Assist in the analysis of ODA funding streams and requirements;
-Select from scientific literature information relevant to HSU;
-Support for HSU activities;
-Assist in preparation of outreach strategies of promotional/advocacy materials for HSU;
-Develop and maintain up-to-date public information strategy of the HSU;
-Assist in maintaining HSU’s website;
-Assist in expanding HSU’s presence on Social Media;
-Assist staff in supporting the implementation of relevant public events;
-Maintain an up-to-date list of contact addresses, publication distribution lists.
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background and the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
-Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents;
-Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings;
-Document, legal and Internet research;
-Assistance during conferences;
-Logistics and protocol support for office events;
-Working on web-presentation;
-Social Media posts;
-Evaluation of projects;
-Compiling statistics (in graphs, pie-charts, etc.);
-Media analysis;
-Compiling news headlines from member states;
-Compiling donor briefings;
-Speech-writing;
-Translation support for outreach materials;
-Support for the production of HSU newsletter;
-Support for HSU activities;
-Country/ donor analyses;
-Report writing.
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.
Planning & Organizing:
-Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
-Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
-Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
-Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
-Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
-Uses time efficiently.
Creativity:
-Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
-Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
-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;
-Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Education-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.
Planning & Organizing:
-Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
-Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
-Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
-Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
-Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
-Uses time efficiently.
Creativity:
-Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
-Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
-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;
-Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year of graduation.
For further details on the exact rules and regulations governing an internship position with the United Nations Secretariat, please consult: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=ip
Work Experiencea) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year of graduation.
For further details on the exact rules and regulations governing an internship position with the United Nations Secretariat, please consult: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=ip
Applicants:
-are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme;
-be computer literate in all 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 Charter; and
-have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand;
-be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Languages-are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme;
-be computer literate in all 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 Charter; and
-have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand;
-be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is desirable. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Assessment
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly and may be required to submit for a written test and/or telephone interview.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No FeeDue regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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.
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