Public Information Intern

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

This internship is designed to be conducted remotely; thus, the work location is where the applicant resides.

Expected duration

A minimum of two months with a possibility of extension of up to a maximum of six months.

Duties and Responsibilities

Org .Setting And Reporting The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is recruiting motivated interns who wish to gain professional experience in public information within an international organization in order to supplement their knowledge, skills and studies. This internship will provide practical working experience in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization. Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea and the direct supervision of a Senior Legal Officer, the responsibilities of the internship position may include: • Drafting public information materials, including press releases, media advisories, web stories, brochures, information notes and fact sheets, and social media assets; • Researching, compiling, drafting and editing information for use in the preparation and production of public information materials, including social media content, website design and content, and public information campaign proposals; • Drafting meeting notes; • Participating in organizing events organized by the Division (e.g. information or training sessions) as necessary; and • Taking on other special projects and collaborating with other colleagues as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

The degree programme which applicants are enrolled in or have recently graduated from must be in Communications, Marketing or Public Information, or other related discipline that involves substantial public information components such as the development of information campaigns. Applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: Either: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (a Master's 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).

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat in New York. For this internship, fluency in spoken and written English is required, knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language, i.e. Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish, would be an advantage.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Please create and complete a Candidate Profile with a Motivation Statement in the UN online recruitment platform, Inspira at https://inspira.un.org. In your Candidate Profile, please indicate if you are fluent in the English language. PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. It is imperative that the Motivation Statement includes the following details: (a) Title of the degree currently being pursued, or recently completed, and the specific subjects taken; (b) Expected graduation date from the degree programme, or graduation date if already completed the degree programme; (c) Your objectives for undertaking an internship with the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, and how it fits within the education/career plan; (d) A description of why you believe you are qualified for this specific internship; (e) A clear indication of the time frame of your availability for the internship during the period between March and September 2024; and (f) A list of IT skills and programmes, including web/graphic design tools and social media strategy/analytics, as applicable, in which you are proficient. Important Note: • The internship is designed to be full-time and to be conducted remotely. The modality may be adjusted based on request of the successful candidate. Interns work five days a week under the supervision of the managers. • Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any position in the professional or above categories, within the United Nations Secretariat for a period of six (6) months following the end of their internship. Any employment with the UN at that point in time shall be subject to established recruitment and selection procedures. • For details on Office of Legal Affairs mandates and the specific functions of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, and other offices, please visit us at: https://www.un.org/ola. • The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in the Organization. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this internship programme.

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.