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Assist in Protocol and Liaison Services at UNOG.
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Overview
Assist in Protocol and Liaison Services at UNOG.
You have:
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- 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.
- Fluency in English OR French is required for the internship. Knowledge of any additional official UN language would be an advantage.
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
3 - 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is located in the Protocol and Liaison Service of the Office of the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) with an expected start from January next year, for a duration of a minimum of three and maximum of six months. The intern will work directly with the Chief of Protocol and the Senior Protocol Assistant to provide assistance with following tasks: Responsibilities: - Preparation and coordination of activities of the President of the General Assembly, the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, when visiting Geneva. - Preparation for the participation of Heads of State/Government, Ministers for Foreign Affairs, and other high-level officials to meetings at UNOG. - Organization of luncheons/dinners/receptions and other social events hosted by the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, and the Director-General. - Arranging Credential and Nomination ceremonies for Permanent Representative-designates / Permanent Observer-designates. - Updating and publishing of the “Blue Book “- a listing of diplomatic members of permanent missions and permanent observer missions accredited to the United Nations Office at Geneva. - Issuance of United Nations passes for personnel of permanent missions of Member States and permanent observer missions accredited to the United Nations Office at Geneva. - Responding to e-mail and telephone enquiries.
Qualifications/special skills
The degree programme which applicants are enrolled in or have recently graduated from must be in the area of Law. At time of application, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 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). 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
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English OR French is required for the internship. Knowledge of any additional official UN language would be an advantage.
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
| What experience do you have with organizing events or receptions? | The interviewer wants to assess your organizational skills and relevant experience. | Provide specific examples of events you have organized and what your role was. |
| Describe a time when you had to engage with high-level officials or dignitaries. What approach did you take? | This question evaluates your interpersonal and communication skills in a formal context. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the role of protocol in international relations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have demonstrated cultural sensitivity in a previous role or project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What attracts you to this internship in the Protocol and Liaison Service? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a challenging situation with a colleague or stakeholder? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe any challenges you foresee in this internship and how you plan to overcome them. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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