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Assist with communications at the UN internship.

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UNESCAP - Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Wednesday 12 Feb 2025 at 04:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist with communications at the UN internship.

You have:

  • Applicants must be a student in the final year of a bachelor's degree, master's, or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
  • Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams is required.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
  • Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
  • Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
  • Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
  • Experience in organizing events such as conferences and workshops is desirable.
  • Understanding of environmental and energy issues in the context of sustainable development is desirable.

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/Full-time (Incheon City)

Expected duration

2 – 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship opportunity at the ESCAP Subregional Office for East and North-East Asia (SRO-ENEA) located in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea, spans a minimum duration of two months, with the possibility of extension up to six months as deemed necessary by the office. This internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a designated staff member in their assigned team. Intern responsibilities will primarily center around supporting the communication activities of the office. Duties include a range of tasks, including but not limited to: - Assisting in the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy; - Supporting the creation of basic outreach materials, such as content drafts for video collage, newsletters, website updates, and simple social media posts; - Supporting the planning and execution of outreach events and campaigns; - Conducting research on communication trends and best practices; - Assisting in the management of the office's online presence, including website monitoring; - Attending and summarizing meetings with communication partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications/special skills

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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Click or tap here to enter text.and MS Teams. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable. Experience in organizing events such as conferences and workshops is desirable. Understanding of environmental and energy issues in the context of sustainable development 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

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

Can you describe a project where you had to support communication efforts? This assesses your practical experience in communication activities. Mention specific tasks you worked on and the outcomes.
How do you prioritize tasks while working on multiple projects? This checks your time management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you handled criticism of your writing or communication work. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to promote a sustainable development initiative? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with social media management. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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