职位描述

Intern - Public Information, I 

(Temporary Job Opening)

U.N.Department of Public Information

岗位领域：行政人力

 工作性质：实习

学历要求：本科及以上

 岗位职级：其他

工作地点：New York 

 截止日期：31 December , 2018

岗位信息网址：

https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=100093

Org. Setting and Reporting

The internship is in the Web Services Section of the News and Media Division of the Department of Public Information. The section is responsible for the design, development, maintenance and overall support of the UN's flagship public Internet website, www.un.org and many related sub sites that are managed by DPI.

The internship is for two (2) months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, depending on the needs of the division and availability of the candidate.

The internship is unpaid and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

•Monitors and researches economic and/or scientific and technological developments related to the SDGs, identifies issues and policy solutions, and communicates findings to a broader audience including government officials and decision-makers; Manages research tasks involving external collaborators (including networks of natural and social scientists) in preparation of reports and expert level consultations;

•Manages research tasks involving external collaborators (including networks of natural and social scientists) in preparation of reports and expert level consultations;

•Prepares reports on trends and develops policy options for the Science, Technology and Innovation Forum, the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, the Economic and Social Council, and the General Assembly, as required;

•Interprets and applies results of quantitative modelling exercises to policy analysis related to Sustainable Development Goals;

•Assists developing countries in strengthening their capacities to devise and implement policies and programmes for the implementation of the SDGs, through designing and monitoring of technical cooperation projects and training initiatives, including those around technology facilitation and innovation (both off- and online);

•Undertakes background research and prepares briefing materials, talking points and speeches for senior officials, as requested;

• Provides substantive servicing to the Science, Technology and Innovation Forum, the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and other intergovernmental fora and meetings, as required;

•Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, briefings and other events;

•Supports junior staff and represent the organization at meetings; and

•Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks.

Competencies

Within limits of delegated authority, the intern will be responsible for one or more of the following duties:

• Conduct research on the web on thematic issues, adapt content for the web by rewriting or translating content from English to another UN official language.

• Assist in the updating of web sites in HTML, SHTML, CSS or on WordPress and/or Drupal.

• Drafting, formatting, editing and posting original web site content/news stories, including graphics, photos and videos.

• Edit (provide subtitles or audio) to existing videos or producing short videos from existing videos.

• Use multimedia communications and IT/web-related tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, web development programming and scripting languages, such as PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and digital editing tools to perform tasks.

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 New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in a communications, information science, computer science, information systems, media studies, journalism, or related field graduate programme; or (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a communications, information science, computer science, information systems, media studies, journalism, or related field bachelor's degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree in communications, information science, computer science, information systems, media studies, journalism, or related field (as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation. 2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar. 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

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by 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.

-List your top three areas of interest/department preferences.

-Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department.

-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.