INTERN – COMMUNICATIONS & PROGRAMME SUPPORT

Internship Programme & Policy

Overview

Contribute to the UNRSF Secretariat under various responsibilities.

You have:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations;
• Have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter;
• Strong oral and written communication ability in English;
• Fluency in French is desirable;
• Fluency in Spanish is desirable;

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Geneva

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is located in the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. Under the supervision of the Head of UNRSF, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the work of the UNRSF Secretariat as follows: • Supporting the Call for Proposals process and related activities, including screening of proposals, proposal submission databases, compiling information for the Call for Proposals report, and other relevant tasks; • Draft social media and website posts, articles, briefing notes and other outreach communications to help raise visibility of the global road safety crisis; • Support the events, campaigns, projects and activities planned of the UNRSF, including drafting agenda and concise meeting minutes; • Supporting in project management activities, including results monitoring, project closing or extending processes; • Performing other duties as requested. For this role the following skills/experience are strongly desired: • Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse and synthesis information from various sources. • Basic understanding of project and document management principles and event facilitation. • Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and willingness to take on new challenges. • Strong attention to detail and an ability to propose effective solutions. • Full proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. • Strong oral and written communication ability in English. Fluency in French is desirable. Flunecy in Spanish is desirable. 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 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. • Planning & organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Assessment The secretariat will request a writing sample from shortlisted candidates, as a way of assessment. An oral interview will be conducted.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: - Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Be computer literate in standard software applications; have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; Applicants for all countries are accepted and under-represented or un-represented countries in the UN are encouraged to apply. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in French is desirable. Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

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.

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