Intern - Public Information [temporary]

vor 3 Wochen

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

The 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, including all media content (press releases and news), social media, corporate design, and communication on events. The incumbent works under the overall supervision of the Chief of Unit and, for certain tasks, under the supervision of the other team members.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Section, the intern will contribute to the activities of the Information Unit in the following areas:

- Daily media monitoring and dissemination of news about UNECE (all languages, all on-line media, use of Meltwater, Factiva and news searches on the web), disseminated daily to all staff
- Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc reports on the press coverage about UNECE, distributed to management
- Preparation, scheduling and posting of content of UNECE accounts on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram (including use of the various platforms + Hootsuite social media management tool)
- Takes initiative for the preparation (including research and design) of engaging visuals and infographics for use on social media and website
- Preparation and distribution of our weekly electronic newsletter in English (using Mailchimp)
- Photo coverage of meetings and events
- Drafting of news stories and other communications content
- Translation of press releases and news articles

Competencies
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.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. 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. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Work Experience

Languages
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in another official UN language is desirable, preferably French or Russian.

Special Notice
Special Notice
KINDLY NOTE THAT THIS TEMPORARY JOB OPENING IS SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN INTERNSHIP WITH THE ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE.

The Internship Programme is guided by Administrative Instruction ST/AI/2014/1 of the United Nations issued by the Under-Secretary-General for Management. Interns are considered type I gratis personnel. They are not staff members. The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibilities of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

The United Nations accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage and provide a medical certificate of good health.

The United Nations is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission of action by the interns during their internship.

United Nations considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal

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