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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Multimedia Resources Unit (MRU) of the News and Media Division. The mandate of MRU is to provide audiovisual library and archival services and distribute multimedia contents to internal and external professional clients. The Unit also provides design, development, and technical support for multimedia websites. The unit is seeking interns interested in gaining professional, hands-on experience with multimedia archival collections management, access and preservation standards and best practices, specifically photo, film, video and audio materials. The internship is for a minimum of two months with a possibility for extension. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours). The Intern is under the supervision of the Chief of the Multimedia Resources Unit.

Responsibilities This opportunity is designed for an intern to work with experienced information professionals. Interns will be assigned to one or more of the multimedia libraries – Photo or Audiovisual Library – based on individual backgrounds and references. Interns will work on a variety of projects centred on multimedia collections.

Depending on assignment, project tasks may include the following:

• Assisting in the digitization project and distribution of multimedia materials

• Providing customer service for multimedia library clients

• Assisting in the ongoing maintenance of content management systems

• Processing and/or cataloguing archival collections

• Researching people or events covered by a collection

• Inventorying audiovisual material and documents

• Collaborate with staff on social media (Twitter, Flickr, etc.) efforts to promote library resources and services

  Competencies Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience

Teamwork: - Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals - 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.

Client Orientation: - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view - Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect - Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems - Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions •Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects - Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Education To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in a library science, audio-visual archives, communications, information science, media studies, journalism, or related field graduate programme; or (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a library science, audio-visual archives, communications, information science, media studies, journalism, or related field bachelor's degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree in library science, audio-visual archives, communications, information science, media studies, journalism, or related field (as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.

2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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 or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice To apply:

A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. To complete an online application, please create and complete a personal history profile (PHP) and a cover letter in the UN e-Recruitment system (careers.un.org).

Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The cover note should include:

(1) Title of the degree currently being pursued by the applicant and the specific subjects taken;

(2) Expected graduation date from the degree programme that the applicant is enrolled in;

(3) List the IT skills and software programmes that you are proficient in;

(4) Explain how the internship with the UN Department of Global Communications fits within your career plans and why you would be the best candidate for this team.

Please note that due to high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), education, skills, languages and three references.

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.