Public Information Intern
Assist with public information tasks and social media metrics analysis
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Overview
Assist with public information tasks and social media metrics analysis
You have:
- Must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams is required.
- Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
- Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
UNIC Washington
Expected duration
3-6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected intern will perform duties to include, but not limited to the following: · Assist with content and design of social media posts and conduct analysis of social media metrics; · Assist with the production of communication products, including conducting research, compiling information, coordinating logistics, and assisting with public inquiries; · Assist with preparations for events, high-level visitors from headquarters and field offices, and speaking engagements; - Compile, analyze and organize data for office reports; · Attend meetings and draft summaries; · Perform other tasks as necessary.
Qualifications/special skills
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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 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 is required for the internship.
Additional Information
The internship is located in the United Nations Information Center in Washington, D.C. The Center is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in the United States. The Information Center is responsible for promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating UN information materials to a local audience in English; engaging local and regional partners; and, overall, bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves. The duration of the internship is three months with possibility of extension for another three additional months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time or part-time depending on academic obligations. Special notice: Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
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 give an example of a time when you successfully created and managed social media content? | This question evaluates your ability to engage an audience and manage digital communications effectively. | Describe the context of your task, how you approached the content creation, and the impact it had. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when preparing for an event or managing multiple projects? | This question assesses your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure accuracy when compiling data for reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a goal? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle constructive criticism or feedback on your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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