Internship – Safeguards Communication

Overview

Join IAEA as a Communications Intern, enhance skills in event organization and communication.

You have:

• University Degree in Communication, journalism, public relations, international relations or a related field.
• Experience in writing and editing texts in English.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age.
• Candidates must have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.
• Fluency in English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.
• Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme.
• Skills in graphic design and layout.
• Skills in survey design and analysis is an asset.
• Knowledge of technical fields of relevance to nuclear verification is an asset.

Duration

12 months

Internships

The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. The internships are awarded to persons studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree (see Internship web pages for further details).

The purpose of the programme is:

• To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole;
• To benefit the IAEA's programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The duration of an internship is normally not less than three months and not more than one year.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA's duties and responsibilities as the world's nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.

The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.

Operations Divisions, and the Office for Verification in Iran, perform and document safeguards verification activities and conduct analysis and evaluations aimed at providing assurances that States comply with their nuclear safeguards commitments. These teams implement a broad range of measures, including information analysis and in-field verification, to draw soundly based safeguards conclusions for States.

Main Purpose

Are you passionate about communications and event organization and eager to apply your creative skills in a dynamic international organization? The Section for Safeguards Programme Coordination is seeking a Communications Intern to join its team and contribute to a range of initiatives.

As an intern, you would have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and develop your skills through a range of interesting and diverse tasks, including the production and delivery of communication products

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Assist with the planning, organization and execution of both departmental and Agency-wide events and associated communication aspects.
• Create drafts of communication products for departmental communication initiatives, as assigned by members of the SG Communication Team.
• Participate in the Department of Safeguards' Communication Working Group and act as a liaison for divisional communication representatives, as appropriate.
• Design content for digital communication materials within the Department of Safeguards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the Department of Safeguards' communication products.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Communication, journalism, public relations, international relations or a related field.
• Experience in writing and editing texts in English.
• Skills in graphic design and layout.
• Skills in survey design and analysis is an asset.
• Knowledge of technical fields of relevance to nuclear verification is an asset.

Applicant Eligibility

• Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.
• Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.
• Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme.
• Good written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.
• Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.

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