Responsibilities
Under
the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer in the External
Relations, Strategy and Innovation Division, Innovation Section, and in close
collaboration with the Chief of Communication, the intern will:
- Support the Chief of Communication in reviewing,
recording, distributing, and/or processing correspondence and other
documents, including e-mails and hard copies; follow up on pending actions
as required.
- Assist in monitoring processes and schedules
related to the Chief of Communication’s work plan and calendar; verify
receipt, accuracy, and completion of requisite documents and approvals.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to
meetings, boards, committees, and conferences; assist in the planning and
organization of meetings and presentations.
- Draft responses to routine correspondence and other communications as requested.
- Take minutes of meetings, boards, or
committees as assigned.
- Support the preparation of presentations,
briefing notes, and talking points for the Chief of Communication;
producing copies of documents or materials as requested.
- Assist in the preparation of social media post
drafts and related materials in collaboration with the social media and
production team.
- Contribute to content and editorial work by
clarifying and verifying information as requested.
- Provide support to the team and section
coordinator in administrative tasks, coordination of workflows, and
production of materials in line with the editorial calendar.
- Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by
the supervisor or the team.
Qualifications
Applicants
must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme
(second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a
first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent),
- Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters,
PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications
(Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of
the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the
Charter.
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully
interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs,
which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of
differing opinions and views.
- Preferred areas of study: Applicants must have
studies in a relevant field of study in languages, journalism, marketing
or communications. Students of international relations or related fields
may also be considered for this internship. Strong drafting skills in
English.
- Proficiency in other official UN languages is
preferred. 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.
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention
to detail is required. Organizational and time management skills is
desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a
multicultural environment is desirable. Familiarity with social media and
digital communication tools is desirable.
How to Apply
