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Org. Setting and Reporting The Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) was established in 2007 to strengthen the links and coordinate the Department's activities in the areas of police, justice and corrections, mine action, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex- combatants and security sector reform. (www.peacekeeping.un.org/orolsi).

The Communications and Graphic Design internship in the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions is for a minimum period of three months up to six months. 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. Interns may be assigned to work with specific OROLSI components, including the Justice and Corrections Service, under the direct supervision of the component.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Intern will have the following duties and functions:

-Assists the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) with strategic communication and public outreach related to rule of law/security institutions/justice and corrections in peacekeeping and conflict-affected settings; -Serves as focal point for administrative coordination of communications projects and implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units including in requesting, compiling, summarizing, and presenting basic information/data on specific justice and corrections programmes/projects and related topics or issues. -Assists with the development, update and implementation of justice and corrections communication strategies, plans and guidance as well as coordination of project planning and implementation of other initiatives; -Assists with the development and design communications and multimedia products for web and social networking platforms; -Assists in developing content of OROLSI or assigned component stories and information to increase awareness and understanding of OROLSI issues; -Assists in the preparation of periodic reports, briefing notes, meeting notes graphic and statistical summaries. -Assist with drafting and editing of OROLSI or assigned component publications (e.g. fact sheets, brochures, newsletters and donor-related updates) for internal and external purposes; -Conceptualizes and creates data visualizations and interactive content utilizing design and other software; -Assist with the preparation of promotional videos, motion graphics and photography. -Researches, compiles, and drafts information for use in the preparation and production of social media content; -Monitors and analyzes statistics related to social media content and web analytics-based platforms (i.e. Talkwalker, Twitter Analytics, Facebook Insights). -Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Competencies Professionalism: -Knowledge and understanding of international relations, political affairs and United Nations peacekeeping; understanding of areas related to the rule of law and security institutions. -Knowledge of, and ability to develop, draft and design communications, outreach and multimedia products. -Knowledge of visual communication and graphic design, and ability to develop creative solutions and produce high quality graphic material; -Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat; -Experience in using web-based resources, including social media, web editors, CMS. Knowledge of HTML a plus. -Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; -Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

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

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

Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree in Communications or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience 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 English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring managers 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:

Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?) Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. List your top three areas of interest. Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. Provide us with the dates of availability for 2021 and 2022.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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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