INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

 DGC - Department of Global Communications

Posting Title:	INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION, I (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title:	INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION
Department/Office:	Department of Global Communications
Duty Station:	NEW DELHI
Posting Period:	18 January 2021 - 01 February 2021
Job Opening Number:	21-Public Information-DGC-148088-J- (A)
Staffing Exercise	N/A

 

Org. Setting and Reporting

 

The United Nations Information Centers (UNICs) belong to the Information Centres Services (ICS), Strategic Communications Division (SCD) of the Department of Global Communication (DGC). The UNICs are the principal sources of information about the United Nations system in the countries where they are located. They are also responsible for promoting greater public understanding of, and supports the aims and activities of, the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developing countries.

This internship is located in the United Nations Information Centre in New Delhi, India.

The internship is UNPAID. The internship is for a minimum of two months to up to a maximum of six months, depending on the needs of the Department. UN interns work full-time, five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

“In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.”

Responsibilities

1.The intern will support UNIC staff in implementing UN campaigns and events for the duration of the internship. Some of the ongoing key campaigns of the UN are:
•Climate Change
•Peacekeeping
2.Support the UNIC team in generating content for the website and social media platforms.
3.Conduct research and background work for events and campaigns
4.Provide organizing and logistical support for events.
5.Assist the UNIC/UNRC joint communication team with events and campaigns.
6.Other daily responsibilities based on the needs and the individual’s background.

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.

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.

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.

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);


-He/she should have completed graduation;
-Be computer literate in standard software application;
-Have 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

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include:

a.A Completed online application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
b.List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship.
c.A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

In your online Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

For more information and online application click here