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Contract

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

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

3-6 months (preferably 6 months)

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is located in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Sexual Violence in Conflict (SVC). The internship is UNPAID and full-time. The intern will work five days per week (35 hours) under the direct supervision of the Public Information Officer and in collaboration with the Programme and Communications teams. The internship is for an initial period of three (3) months with an opportunity for an extension of up to three (3) additional months, depending on the needs of the office. Applicants for this position are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as hiring will begin before the end of the vacancy posting period. Interested applicants should be available to start on as soon as possible; preferably for a period of six (6) months. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The intern will support the development and implementation of OSRSG-SVC advocacy and communications strategy. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Web: Assist in researching, cataloguing and uploading documents in the digital library of the OSRSG-SVC website; assist in creating content and updating webpages.
• Social Media: Draft and publish messages/videos/reels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Threads with appropriate tagging; assist in analytics.
• Media Monitoring: perform the media monitoring twice a week to monitor the security, political, and humanitarian situation in specific countries of concern for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence.
• Audio Visual: Provide support in creating visual communications, such as photos, short videos, infographics.
• Events: assist in the planning of outreach activities around the organization of main events, such as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Open Debate, and other special events.
• Attend relevant meetings and prepare meeting notes.
• Perform any other tasks required by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

• Be computer and technological literate in standard software applications;
• Possess knowledge of social media platforms and web/CMS;
• Have attention to detail;
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, especially in conflict-related sexual violence, 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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of another UN official language, such as Arabic, French, Russian or Spanish is 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.