INTERN, UNIC Prague
Assist with communications and operations for UN events and publications.
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Overview
Assist with communications and operations for UN events and publications.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or a first university degree programme.
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
- Fluency in Czech is required.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Prague
Expected duration
Three 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 to monitor and identify relevant content for publication on un.org and other UN system websites and social media accounts. - Format content, draft abstracts and summaries. - Research and create resources guide on specific topics. - Support the efforts towards the migration of www.osn.cz web to a new platform. - Support social media campaigns. - Support to develop communication materials based on good practices, impact example and achievements. - Support in organization of events and meetings.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: - 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); 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; and Nations 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. Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
Fluency in Czech is required for this Internship. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. 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 research a topic deeply? | This question assesses your research skills and ability to synthesize information. | Detail the topic, your research methods, and the outcome. |
| How do you handle working in teams with people from diverse backgrounds? | The interviewer wants to see your capacity for cross-cultural communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to draft a communication or content piece. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to promote a UN event on social media? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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