Administration Intern (Human Resources communications strategy implementation)
Assist with communication material and HR strategy implementation in NYC office.
Overview
Assist with communication material and HR strategy implementation in NYC office.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel and MS Teams.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Fluency in French is desirable.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
- Possession of a G-4 visa for internship in the United States, if applicable.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
This internship is designed to be full-time and in person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate.
Expected duration
6 months (flexible)
Duties and Responsibilities
This internship is located in the Office of the Assistant-General for Human Resources (OASG OHR) in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC), in New York. The intern will report to the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary-General or the Human Resources Officer. Liaise with different offices regarding individual communications requests and provide assistance with the review and publication of OHR communication material (incl. articles, broadcasts); Assist with proofreading and editing of content for print, web and multimedia, events and publications; Assist with web content updates; Make proposals and suggestions to improve on web graphic and design (create graphics, logos, digital material as necessary); Evaluate adequacy of existing records management and reference tools, and participate in record keeping improvement projects and make recommendations; Contribute to Information Systems enhancements; Assist in drafting notes, speech-writing, messaging, preparation of reports and background documents; Provide statistics and run reports related to the work of the office as requested; Assist in preparing presentation materials including graphs, charts, excel tables and PowerPoint slides; Assist with other HR strategy implementation;
Qualifications/special skills
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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Educational background or exposure to human resources, public administration or related issues is desirable. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel and MS Teams.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Fluency in French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For in-person internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant visa status (such as F-1 or J-1 visa), will be required to obtain a G-4 visa for a full-time (at least 35 hours per week) internship. Candidates who are on a non-immigrant visa status as students such as F-1 or J-1 visa with an employment authorization will only be able to intern on a part-time basis.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully proofread a document or piece of content? | The interviewer wants to assess your attention to detail and editing skills. | Share specific examples, including what you corrected and the impact it had. |
| How do you manage your time when you have multiple tasks to complete? | This question evaluates your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with graphic design software or creating digital materials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a situation where you had to analyze data or statistics and present your findings. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you would approach updating web content. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to enhance a communication piece for a diverse audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share your experience with drafting reports or speeches. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you deal with a conflicting deadline from two different offices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |