INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Information Centers (UNICs) belong to the Information Centres Services (ICS), Campaigns and Country Operations (CCOD) of the Department of Global Communication (DGC).

The UNICs are the principal sources of information about the United Nations system in the countries where they are located. They are also responsible for promoting greater public understanding of, and supports the aims and activities of, the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developing countries.

The Department of Global Communications internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the department and availability of intern. The incumbent reports directly to the Public Information Officer in UNIC Dhaka.

This internship is in the United Nations Information Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Responsibilities The Intern will support the unit in media and communications activities. The candidate will work closely with the team to assist in:

1. Enhance Visual Communication: Contribute to creating visually compelling and impactful graphic and motion graphic content that effectively conveys the UN's initiatives in Bangladesh. 2. Optimize Social Media Presence: Assisting in develop social media content, including captions, to foster meaningful engagement with our target audience and stakeholders. 3. Support Campaign Development: Assist in conceptualizing and planning, social media campaigns and national and international day celebrations that align with the UN's goals and priorities in Bangladesh. 4. Assists in Creating and updating publications: websites and social media accounts, to include drafting and editing content (static posts, videos, reels, stories); assists in design, development, and maintenance of Internet applications. 5. Provide photographic and videographic content as well as coverage of events. 6. Using relevant computer software, assists in creating designs in appropriate format for promotional and other material, e.g., brochures, presentational materials, announcements, video, audio, website, and social media content, etc.; ensures that photos, graphics, etc. are appropriate and conform to UN standards for communications materials. 7. Helps Identify and prepare new material for websites and social media accounts.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time and designed to be an in-person internship.

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.

Competencies Communication: - Clear and effective verbal and written communication of policy issues - Listens to others, correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately - Asks questions for clarification and exhibits interest in having two-way communication - 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 - Willing to learn from others; places office agenda before personal agenda

Client Orientation: - Knowledge in environmental and sustainability issues and communications especially in web site management and social media; - Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks effectively and on time.

Education Applicants must, at the time of application,

(a) be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent) or (b) be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree or higher.

- The programme must be in a field of study related to media, communications, journalism or audio visual related subjects. - Have knowledge of digital communications and publishing platforms and. - Be computer literate in standard and design software applications.

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 and Bangla are required.

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

Special Notice Your application for this internship must include: - A Completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal. - Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include: - Title of degree you are currently pursuing - Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme) - List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in - List your top three areas of interest/department preferences - Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s) - Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme

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

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

Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.

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.

This job opening is generic and further notice about non-selections will not be issued due to the nature of the advertisement.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

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.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

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.