Intern - Public Information [temporary]

il y a 2 semaines


Brussels, Belgique United Nations Temps plein

The internship position is in the UN Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC) in Brussels, with the Desk for the UK and Ireland. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Desk Officer for UK and Ireland and Deputy Director for 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. 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 six 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 guidance of the Desk Officer/Deputy Director, the daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Work closely with the UK and Ireland Desk Officer/Deputy Director, UNRIC staff and external UNRIC partners.

Under the guidance of the Desk Officer/Deputy Director do the daily monitoring of the UK and Irish media for UN Headquarters.

Assist with writing articles in English for the UNRIC website.

Assist with and contribute to UK and Ireland social media channels.

Assist the Desk Officer/Deputy Director with proofreading English articles.

Assist with research on events in the UK and Ireland as requested.

Assist the UK and Ireland Desk with various tasks (events organisation, communication campaigns, media monitoring etc.)

Assist with building partnerships on a pan-European level, focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals.

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

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:

- 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

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

Assessment

Special Notice

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 your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
- 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.

United Nations Considerations

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