| Posting Title: | INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION, I (Temporary Job Opening) |
| Job Code Title: | INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION |
| Department/Office: | Department of Global Communications |
| Duty Station: | BRUSSELS |
| Posting Period: | 09 February 2023 – 07 August 2023 |
| Job Opening Number: | 23-Public Information-DGC-201520-J-Brussels (A) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The internship position is located in Brussels. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Public Information Assistant (Expert in social media) from the UNRIC Digital Team. He or she reports to the IT Manager at the UN Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC). UNRIC’s mission is to communicate the values, history and mandate of the United Nations and its actions in building a more peaceful, fair, and sustainable world. UNRIC engages with partners, civil society, media, public institutions, the academic community, the private sector, think thanks and the creative community. UNRIC also provides support to United Nations agencies located in Brussels and works together with the European Union institutions. The Centre covers 22 countries and works in 13 languages.
The internship is for an initial period of four months with an opportunity for extension for a maximum of 6 months depending on the needs of the Department and availability of the intern.
The internship is UNPAID and full time. Interns work five days a week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Department or office.
Responsibilities
Under the primary supervision of the Senior IT Manager, the Social Media Intern’s duties will include the following:
– Use the UNRIC Trello Boards to plan, create and curate content ahead of time;
– Collect and collate multimedia information from different departments and organizations;
– Monitor various sources for new content and information about what is happening in and around the UN on a given week;
– Edit and subtitle news videos for UNRIC’s social media channels, using dedicated software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Canva); create visuals, quote cards and other materials as requested using online tools (such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop);
– Attend press conferences, meetings and events in Brussels to gather quotes and take photos and videos which
can be used in social media posts;
– Draft posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn;
– Research trends and posts from partners and suggest retweets/reposts; monitor the social media accounts for followers’ comments and questions, and flag them to the Team;
– Take an active role in the live coverage of events taking place in Brussels;
– Draft monthly reports reflecting performance of the UNRIC’s social media accounts;
– Carry out other tasks as requested by the United Nations Information Service.
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.
Technological Awareness:
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, 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);
or,
b. Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
bachelor’s level or equivalent).
Applicants must also:
-Be computer literate in standard software applications
– Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals
of the UN Charter
-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 working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English and good knowledge of French is required.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:
– Computer skills at least in software applications such as Photoshop and illustrator, knowledge of InDesign, Premiers and others will be an asset.
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/department preferences
Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s).
Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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 and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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