INTERN - UNIC MANAMA (Position for Manama)
Assist in content creation and event organization at UNIC.
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Overview
Assist in content creation and event organization at UNIC.
You have:
- 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 level or equivalent).
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required for this internship.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Flexible
Expected duration
3 to 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: - Support in content creation for the UNIC's online platforms, including social media accounts. - Support in monitoring and moderating the UNIC's online platforms, including social media and in implementing social media campaigns. - Support in the design, production, and dissemination of information material, - Support in organization of events and meetings.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Information Centre, the following conditions must be met: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); - Be computer literate in standard software applications; - Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; - 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. Interns do not require work experience. If you are publishing a Job Opening, you should use the following questions to ensure that applicants meet the eligibility requirements: “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.” “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.”
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required for this internship.
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 share an example of a time you worked on a project that required collaboration with a diverse group of people? | This question assesses your ability to work in a multicultural environment, a key aspect of the internship. | Discuss a specific project, highlight your role, the challenges faced, and how you successfully collaborated. |
| What motivates you to pursue an internship with the United Nations? | The interviewer wants to understand your interest and commitment to the UN's mission. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to handle multiple tasks at once. How did you prioritize? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay informed about current events and issues affecting the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you used social media effectively in a previous role or project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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