Organization:United Nations
Department/ Office:Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict
Duty Station:NEW YORK
Job Opening number:13-PUB-OSRSG-CAAC-29564-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Internship position is located in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC) and will focus on public information and outreach activities of the OSRSG-CAAC. The Internship will be for a period of three months, as soon as possible through the end of November 2013. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of a Team Leader or supervisor, the Intern will perform the following duties:
Assist with the Offices' efforts, through communications, to build awareness and support for the advocacy work of the SRSG including with Member States, donors, media and the policy community;
Provide support in tasks including media monitoring and analysis, drafting and editing of content for print, web and multimedia, events and publications;
Assist with OSRSG-CAAC's website and social media;
Assist in organizing special events at the UN focussing on CAAC related themes;
Undertake other assignments as required.
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
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) in the field of communications, journalism, public relations or in a related field;
or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the Internship Programme.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
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:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing;
- Graduation date (when you will be graduating from the programme);
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
- Explain why you are the best candidate for OSRSG-CAAC;
- 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 a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Candidates who applied to Job Opening 24238 will not need to reapply.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 04 September 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1375820106905