Public Information Intern - Media Relations

Internship Communications & PR

Overview

Assist with media relations and communication strategies for UN Peacekeeping.

You have:

• Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its ideals.
• Ability to interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge in French is desirable.
• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.

Contract

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

Work Location

Flexible (Hybrid, all remote, or in-person).

Expected duration

6 Months. The desired start date is 18 March 2024, or sooner.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duration of the internship is for six (6). The internship is UNPAID and may be either full-time or part-time. It should be noted that full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week, while part-time internship working hours are 20 hours per week. The internship will be undertaken either remotely outside the duty station or in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premise, New York, United States. Interns work under the supervision of DPO/SCS Public Information Officer The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) serves as a center of excellence for peace operations, responsible for preventing, responding to and managing conflict and sustaining peace in countries where peace operations under its purview are deployed, and provides support to other entities on peace and security issues. The Strategic Communications Section is seeking assistance to bolster its communication efforts and media relations for UN Peacekeeping. The requested services directly align with the unit's mandate to enhance public outreach and maintain effective media engagement. The support involves tasks such as drafting responses to media inquiries, crafting key messages, and contributing to daily press briefings. Additionally, the need extends to developing design, multimedia products, and digital content for various platforms, ensuring alignment with UN Peacekeeping's goals. The specific project requiring support encompasses the planning, preparation, and execution of campaigns and public events. The support role also involves drafting and editing publications, monitoring media trends, and actively contributing creative ideas for projects and media stories. Responsibilities: Assist the Strategic Communications Section with strategic communication and public outreach specifically with media relations related tasks, including helping in drafting responses to media inquiries, key messages and in sourcing content for the daily press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General; Assist in developing design, multimedia products, stories and content for digital platforms including the UN Peacekeeping website, Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Medium and Instagram related to the issues highlighted above; Assist with drafting and editing UN Peacekeeping publications (e.g. fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, correspondences, pitches and donor-related updates) for internal and external sources related to the issues highlighted above; Assist with the planning, preparation and implementation of campaigns and public events such as exhibitions, High Level events, screenings, workshops and others related to UN Peacekeeping; Assist with monitoring media to determine trends and to inform communications efforts, and circulating an internal daily media monitoring report; Proactively contribute ideas for projects and media stories that will help to promote communications and build narrative on the work of UN Peacekeeping; Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

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); (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for. Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar; Be proficient in standard office automation equipment, scanner, printer, etc.). Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter. 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. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Relevant training in communications, event planning, public relations desirable

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge in French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Additional Information

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required. reviewed. The Motivational Statement must also include: • Title of degree you are currently pursuing. • Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?) • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

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.

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