Intern - Public Information [temporary]
vor 2 Monaten
The internship is in the SDG Lab within the Office of the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). The SDG Lab works to accelerate action for the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It does this by mobilizing and convening a diverse ecosystem and network of actors in Geneva and beyond to experiment and innovate to solve SDG challenges.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
**Responsibilities**:
Under the supervision of the officer in charge of the internship, the intern will:
- Research, compile, draft, and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of social media content.
- Assist in the creation of original content for Twitter and LinkedIn and monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content.
- Support the development of communications products and activities (e.g., website content creation, presentations, visual materials, etc.).
- Assist in supporting outreach activities such as preparing event documentation and materials, taking photographs, and helping with event set up and tear down.
- Support meeting coverage by attending key meetings (e.g., bilaterals and events) related to the SDG Lab, including notetaking and recording action items for follow up.
- Assists with special projects as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Good analytical skills with the ability to support the collection, organization, management, and dissemination of information.
- The ability to support the analysis and interpretation of data in support of decision-making and convey information succinctly.
- Knowledge of programming language to wrangle data for decision making. Familiarity with queries, report writing and presenting findings.
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.
- Interest or experience in visual design is an asset.
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, 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
The ability to analyze and use data to advance decisions, strategies, and execution is desirable.
Knowledge of web-based content management systems and databases is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of any of the other UN official languages would be an advantage.
Assessment
Special Notice
The Cover Note must include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
- IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- Top three areas of interest
In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations upon completion of the internship.
Interns are responsible for all internship-related expenses that they incur. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon award of an internship, interns are responsible for securing adequate insurance coverage and are required to sign and return a state
Wir haben weitere aktuelle Stellen in diesem Bereich, die Sie unten finden können
-
Public Information Intern
vor 2 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit**Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 227782 **Job Network** : Public Information and Conference Management **Job Family** : Public Information **Category and Level** : Internship, I-1 **Duty Station** : GENEVA **Department/Office** : United Nations Office at Geneva **Date Posted** : Feb 7, 2024 **Deadline** : Feb 14, 2024 **Work Location** - Geneva,...
-
Public Information Intern
vor 2 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit**Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 232360 **Job Network** : Public Information and Conference Management **Job Family** : Public Information **Category and Level** : Internship, I-1 **Duty Station** : GENEVA **Department/Office** : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction **Date Posted** : Apr 7, 2024 **Deadline** : Apr 22, 2024 **Work...
-
Intern - Public Information
vor 2 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit**Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 225862 **Job Network** : Public Information and Conference Management **Job Family** : Public Information **Category and Level** : Internship, I-1 **Duty Station** : GENEVA **Department/Office** : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs **Date Posted** : Feb 11, 2024 **Deadline** : Feb 18, 2024 **Work...
-
Intern - Public Information
vor 3 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit**Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 225862 **Job Network** : Public Information and Conference Management **Job Family** : Public Information **Category and Level** : Internship, I-1 **Duty Station** : GENEVA **Department/Office** : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs **Date Posted** : Feb 11, 2024 **Deadline** : Feb 18, 2024 **Work...
-
Public Information Intern
vor 3 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit**Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 232360 **Job Network** : Public Information and Conference Management **Job Family** : Public Information **Category and Level** : Internship, I-1 **Duty Station** : GENEVA **Department/Office** : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction **Date Posted** : Apr 7, 2024 **Deadline** : Apr 22, 2024 **Work...
-
Public Information Intern
vor 1 Woche
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit**Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 224964 **Job Network** : Public Information and Conference Management **Job Family** : Public Information **Category and Level** : Internship, I-1 **Duty Station** : GENEVA **Department/Office** : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development **Date Posted** : Jan 24, 2024 **Deadline** : Feb 7, 2024 **Work...
-
Intern - Public Information [temporary]
vor 2 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThe Department of Peace Operations (DPO) provides political and executive direction to United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world and maintains contact with the Security Council, troop and financial contributors, and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security Council mandates. The Department works to integrate the efforts of...
-
Intern - Public Information [temporary]
vor 2 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThe internship is for a duration of 4 to 6 months in the course of 2023 and 2024, with the first position opened from 28 August 2023. This internship is in the Information Unit within the Office of the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE. The Information Unit is responsible for UNECE communications activities,...
-
Public Information Intern: Supporting The
vor 2 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit**Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 228473 **Job Network** : Public Information and Conference Management **Job Family** : Public Information **Category and Level** : Internship, I-1 **Duty Station** : GENEVA **Department/Office** : Department of Peace Operations **Date Posted** : Feb 15, 2024 **Deadline** : Feb 25, 2024 **Work...
-
Public Information and Communications Intern
vor 2 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit**Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 227307 **Job Network** : Public Information and Conference Management **Job Family** : Public Information **Category and Level** : Internship, I-1 **Duty Station** : GENEVA **Department/Office** : INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE MECHANISM FOR MYANMAR **Date Posted** : Feb 5, 2024 **Deadline** : Mar 6, 2024 **Work...
-
Intern - Public Information [temporary]
vor 3 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThe internship is located in the Director’s office of the Sustainable Transport Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe based in Geneva. The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Secretary of the Inland Transport Committee (ITC). **Responsibilities**: The intern is expected to contribute to the work of the Sustainable...
-
Intern - Public Information [temporary]
vor 2 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThe internship is located in the Office of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety (Special Envoy), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. **Responsibilities**: Under the supervision of the Head of Secretariat of the Special Envoy, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the work of the...
-
Intern - Public Information [temporary]
vor 2 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThe internship is located in the Office of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety (Special Envoy), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. **Responsibilities**: Under the supervision of the Head of Secretariat of the Special Envoy, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the work of the...
-
Intern - Public Information [temporary]
vor 13 Stunden
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThe internship is located in the Office of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety (Special Envoy), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. **Responsibilities**: Under the supervision of the Head of Secretariat of the Special Envoy, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the work of the...
-
Public Information Assistant
vor 3 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThis position is located in the Communications and Public Mobilization Section / External Outreach Service (EOS) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Head of the Digital Outreach Unit. **Responsibilities**: Within delegated authority the Public Information Assistant will be responsible for...
-
Public Information Assistant
vor 2 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThis temporary position is located in the Visitors' Service, United Nations Information Service, Geneva, Strategic Communications Division of the Department of Global Communications. The Public Information Assistant reports to the Chief, Visitors' Service. The Visitors’ Service at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) manages the guided tour...
-
Intern - Public Information [temporary]
Vor 5 Tagen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitCreated 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...
-
Intern - Information Management [temporary]
vor 2 Monaten
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThe United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is the UN Secretariat department responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. OCHA also ensures that there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response...
-
Public Information Assistant
Vor 4 Tagen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit**Job Opening** **Job Opening ID**: 232486 **Job Network** : Public Information and Conference Management **Job Family** : Public Information **Category and Level** : General Service and Related Categories, G-6 **Duty Station** : GENEVA **Department/Office** : Department of Global Communication Geneva **Date Posted** : Jun 19, 2024 **Deadline** : Jul...
-
Information Systems Assistant
vor 4 Wochen
Geneve, Schweiz United Nations VollzeitThe CEB Secretariat is an inter-agency entity responsible for supporting the work of the CEB, the longest-standing and highest-level coordination forum of the United Nations system in the areas of programme and management. The CEB is chaired by the UN Secretary-General and is composed of the chief executives of organizations of the UN system. The Secretariat...
