External Relations and Inter-Agency intern

Support external relations and inter-agency functions as an intern.

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Wednesday 17 Jul 2024 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Support external relations and inter-agency functions as an intern.

You have:

  • Strong verbal communication and writing skills in English are essential for the role.
  • Candidates should have a background in media, journalism, communications, PR, advocacy, human rights, politics, international relations, development studies, or other relevant disciplines.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential for effective internal and external relations.
  • Candidates must be computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
  • Experience and interest in organizing and running events is desirable.
  • Knowledge of the Egypt context and political climate is a plus.

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

InternshipTarget Start Date

2024-08-18Job Posting End Date

July 30, 2024Terms of Reference

• Excellent language skills and communication skills as well as strong academic credentials are essential. Work with previous UN agencies is desirable. • Candidates should be computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel, have good numerical skills, as well as the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times. • Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and attention to detail are essential. • General computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Social media skills. • Strong verbal communication and writing skills in English. • Experience and interest in organising and running events. • Analytical and drafting skills. • Good intercultural communication skills. • Ability to work as part of a team. • Knowledge if possible, of Egypt context and political climate. • Graduates with a background in media, journalism, communications, PR, advocacy, human rights, politics, international relations, development studies or other relevant disciplines are encouraged to

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This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully communicated a complex idea? The interviewer wants to assess your communication skills and ability to clarify complex topics. Provide an example where your communication made a positive impact.
How do you ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive information? Understanding your approach to confidentiality is crucial for this role. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe an experience where you had to work as part of a team. What role did you play? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about an event you planned or helped organize. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to maintain attention to detail in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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