Programme Management and Communications Intern
Contribute to the work of the Secretariat of the Special Envoy for Road Safety.
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Overview
Contribute to the work of the Secretariat of the Special Envoy for Road Safety.
You have:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
- Fluency in English is required.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Geneva
Expected duration
6 months. Start date: as soon as possible.
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is located in the Office of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety (Special Envoy), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Special Envoy, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the work of the Secretariat as follows: - Undertake research to support identification of potential partners and to inform activities of the Special Envoy; - Draft articles, briefing notes and other outreach communications to help raise visibility of the global road safety crisis; - Undertake research on initiatives that illustrate the nexus between road safety and other SDGs; - Support the events, campaigns, projects and activities planned for the Special Envoy; - Support the relevant activities on social media; - Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications/special skills
Candidates must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.
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 time when you used research to inform a project or decision? | This question evaluates your research skills and ability to translate findings into actionable insights. | Highlight a specific instance where your research led to a successful outcome. |
| What experience do you have in drafting communications or outreach materials? | The interviewer aims to assess your writing and communication skills relevant to the role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your understanding of the relationship between road safety and sustainable development goals. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful event you have supported? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage audiences on social media regarding road safety? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a challenge you faced when working in a team and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the field of road safety? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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