Intern
Support inclusive social development initiatives through various communication channels.
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Overview
Support inclusive social development initiatives through various communication channels.
You have:
- Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
- Field of study closely related to the internship type is required.
- No professional work experience required for internship applicants.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
UNHQ
Expected duration
2-6 months with the desired start date on 3 February 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
This internship is located in Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Division seeks to strengthen international cooperation for social development, particularly in the areas of poverty eradication, productive employment and decent work, as well as the social inclusion of older persons, youth, family, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and persons marginalized from society and development. The intern will work under the supervision of and report to the Public Information Officer in the Programme Planning and Coordination Unit (PPCU). The intern will assist the Programme Planning and Coordination Unit/DISD/DESA in its internal and external communication outreach efforts, which include the following: • Research and monitor various United Nations developments and news sources, such as press releases, statements, news conferences, briefings, and meetings related to inclusive social development issues; • Produce and update news content, such as event coverage, interviews, and video messages, for the website and social media platforms; • Attend events, meetings, and seminars, and then provide detailed insights on the outcomes by writing, editing, and publishing news stories and articles; • Assist in preparing public information materials, such as presentations, event concept notes, flyers, and video productions, while coordinating with outreach focal points; • Monitor social media activities to ensure effective engagement with audiences; • Monitor the impact of online content, including recommendations, on the development and use of new tools to attract new fans; • Evaluate the results and impact of communication activities; • Perform other related duties as required. The Internship will begin with an expected duration of 2-6 months.
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). 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 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.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Not available.
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 had to research a complex topic? | Understanding your research process gives insight into your analytical skills. | Discuss your approach to gathering information and how you presented it. |
| How would you handle a situation where you need to meet a tight deadline? | The interviewer wants to assess your time management abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage effectively with social media audiences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you contributed to a team project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider the most important aspect of public information outreach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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