Intern - Podcast Production & Multimedia

The internship is located at the UN Library & Archives Geneva, United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). Interns will start the internship programme mid 2023 for a duration of six months.

The internship is UNPAID and fulltime.
Interns work five (5) days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Section.

**Responsibilities**:
The internship offers an opportunity to participate and drive various aspects of the production of podcast episodes. The internship tasks include:

- Editing raw audio content and producing final podcast episodes using Adobe Audition (software).
- Creating graphic designs and other communication material to communicate the podcast.
- Contributing ideas and working to improve the layout and design of promotional materials.
- Marketing and promotion of the podcast through outreach at Library events and other marketing/communications channels.
- Assisting in research activities, such as background research for episodes and editorial writing.
- Assisting the team with technical aspects of recording episodes and taking photos.
- Hosting and interviewing podcast guests.
- In addition, the intern may be involved in assisting with the creation of other communication material for the UN Library & Archives Geneva.

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 the 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

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

Experience with producing/editing podcasts is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required; and fluency of French is an advantage. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Special Notice

The cover note must include:

- Date of availability.
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
- Graduation date (when will you be/have graduating/graduated from the programme?).
- IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- Top three areas of interest.
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

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 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.

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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