Job Title
Public Information Intern - Outreach Division, I
Department/ Office
Department of Public Information
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
5 December 2013-5 March 2014
Job Opening number
13-PUB-DPI-32160-P-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Internship is in the Outreach Division of the Department of Public Information. It is for a period of two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, depending on the needs of the division and availability of the candidate.
The internship is unpaid and full-time.
Interns work five days a week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
The intern will assist one of the United Nations outreach programmes. Examples of duties to be performed include the following:
- Assisting with planning and organization of conferences and other outreach activities
- Providing logistic support for the organization of public events, guided tours and briefings
- Conducting internet research on thematic issues
- Coordinating with special guests and VIPs
- Overseeing RSVP lists and volunteers
- Providing general office support (processing, drafting and finalizing correspondence and other communications; setting up and maintaining files/records, organizing meetings, etc.)
- Developing web content and web site maintenance
- Drafting, formatting, editing and posting original web site content/news stories, including graphics, photographs and video
- Maintaining databases
- Assisting with development and implementation of surveys
Competencies
Core 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
Education
A first-level university degree in Public Relations, Communication, Film, Television and Media studies, Journalism, Humanities or related area.
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degreee or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree; 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 Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Work Experience
No professional work experience required.
Languages
English and French are working languages of the UN Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.
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