INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

Internship Communications & PR

Overview

Perform duties as Public Information Intern in New York.

You have:

• Applicants must 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).
• Be computer literate in standard software applications including Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint in particular).
• Have knowledge of widely used graphic design and/or video editing software and tools.
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations.
• 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.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is 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

In-person/ New York, USA

Expected duration

6 months. Desired start date is 1 July 2025, or sooner.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duration of the internship is for six (6) months. This internship is UNPAID in person and full-time (35 hours per week), on the United Nations premise working arrangement from (New York, USA). The intern will work in the Office of the Police Adviser in the United Nations Police Division, Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) within the Department of Peace Operations (DPO). The Police Division supports the implementation of policing and rule of law mandates of United Nations peace operations. The Intern reports to the Special Assistant to the Police Adviser. More information on the functions of the Police Division can be found on the below link: https://police.un.org/en. Duties for the Public Information Intern may include, but are not limited to: - Assist in monitoring media coverage of United Nations Police and international relations issues. - Assist with media outreach and events. - Assist in United Nations Police policy, communication and outreach activities targeted at both internal and external audiences. - Research, compile, draft and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of public information and policy materials, including website content in English and French. - Assist with the maintenance of and help develop United Nations Police Social Media tools (Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, etc.), including the preparation of multimedia, graphics, videos, interviews, and other interactive elements. - Assist in liaison with police public information focal points in peace operations that have a United Nations Police component, particularly as relates to generating multimedia public information materials. - Assist in the preparation of policy and outreach material such as talking points, correspondence and presentations. - Administrative duties, such as organization of events, website management and preparing public information materials, may constitute up to 50% of the intern's workload depending on ongoing activities at the United Nations Police Division. - Support day to day activities in the Office of Police Adviser. - Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). 2. Be computer literate in standard software applications including Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint in particular); • Have knowledge of widely used graphic design and/or video editing software and tools. • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations. • 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. 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. Advanced experience with writing and editing, research, graphic design, video editing, website management and/or social media is desirable.

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 an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required. The Motivational Statement must also include: • Title of degree you are currently pursuing. • Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?) • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

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.

Apply now

Potential interview questions

Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: careers.un.org