Intern - Public Information temporary

vor 2 Wochen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries.

Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 120 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices.

Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction , supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyses action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with U.N.

Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community.

This internship is located in the Communication, Advocacy and Knowledge Management Section of UNDRR, Geneva.


The internship is for a minimum duration of three (3) months and can be extended up to six (6) months.

The internship is UNPAID and fulltime.

Interns work five (5) days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of the Officer-in-charge of internship.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned unit as well as the internship period.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Campaigns and Communities Unit internship:
Assist in drafting and preparing background documents, reports, issue briefs, talking points, articles, presentations etc.

Support to develop communication materials based on good practices, impact example and achievements.


Support social media campaigns; preparation of presentations; support organization of events; web page updates; upload on prevention web; preparation of audiovisual content.

Support development of relevant materials such as flyers and other PR materials.

Format content, draft abstracts and summaries.

Research and create resources guide on specific topics.

Support in organization of events and meetings.

Support the work related the DRR initiatives and campaigns.

  • Content and Channels Unit Internship
  • Support to monitor and identify relevant content for publication on PreventionWeb and other UNDRR websites and social media accounts.
  • 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 Facebook, Twitter, 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 the others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having a two-way communication.

TEAMWORK:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing other's ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:
Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).

  • 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

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required.

Assessment

Special Notice

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

The cover note must include:

  • Date of availa

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