Intern - Public Information and Communication
vor 14 Stunden
Internships with the IIMM are unpaid and full-time. Core working hours for interns are Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 (in the time zone in which the intern is located). The duration of an internship with the IIMM can range from a minimum of three (3) months to a maximum of six (6) months, according to the needs of the IIMM.
**Responsibilities**:
The duties of interns cover a range of communication, public information and outreach activities and may include, but are not limited to: design of social media graphics, design of newsletters and outreach material; developing content for the IIMM’s social media channels, newsletters and website; and supporting outreach events.
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 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
Applicants for an internship with the United Nations must meet one of the following requirements:
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 undertaken university-level studies in design, communications, journalism or similar;
- have experience in designing social media graphics and/or brochures, newsletters or other outreach material;
- have a demonstrated 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 a tolerance of differing opinions and views.
Work Experience
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat, for this position fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of other languages, particularly a Myanmar language (e.g. Burmese, Rohingya, Rakhine, Shan, Chin or Kachin), is desirable.
NOTE: "Fluency" equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "fluent" in two of the four areas.
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:
- Dates of availability for full-time work.
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing or recently completed.
- Graduation date (when will you be graduating/ have graduated from the programme).
- IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- Explain why you think you are a good fit for this specific internship.
In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work and volunteer experiences, IT skills, and three references.
There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations or the IIMM 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 statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of these conditions of service.
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