Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC), as part of the Department of Global Communication (DGC) in the Strategic Communications Division (SCD), invites you to be part of an internship program during 2022.
The internship position is in the UN Regional Information Centre for Western Europe in Brussels, with the Desk for Italy, the Holy See, San Marino and Malta. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Italian Desk and reports to him. UNRIC/Italy provides communication services to a wide array of actors in the national civil society and is the main source of information about the United Nations system in the country. The Desk is also mandated to promote greater public understanding of and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developing countries.
The internship is for an initial period of four months with an opportunity for extension as a maximum 6 months depending on the needs of the Department and availability of the intern. The internship is UNPAID and full time. Interns work five days a week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Department or office. Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Desk Officer, the daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Assist in the daily monitoring and analysis of Italian media for submission of inputs to HQ’s Headlines and Media reviews;
Assist in drafting, editing, translating media advisories, press releases, backgrounders and other information
material for dissemination into Italian and posting;
Assist the Italy Desk in various tasks such as, maintaining content on websites, official social media accounts and other official digital communication outlets and monitoring their usage through analytics and other statistical tools;
Assist with updating the Desk's thematic mailing lists of recipients in the national civil society;
Under the supervision of the PIO, manage contacts with Italy-based volunteer translators within the framework
of the distance internship program for linguistic mediators;
Assist in creating and editing infographics or social videos for posting on official digital communication outlets;
Liaising with Italy-based ASVIS on Sustainable Development Goals-related issues;
Assist in the designing of visual materials to be use in social media, reports and other requested by UNIC
and/or RC office to raise awareness of the UN work at global and local level;
Assist in preparing online campaign materials to increase the awareness or educational materials on the
UN work in Italy, globally or other campaigns;
Help adapt global visual campaign to the country level and messages;
Update the UNRIC/Italy web site and social media accounts to include drafting and editing content;
Assist in the production, editing and subtitling of video/film projects, radio program or website projects;
produce scripts, quote cards, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be \"clients\" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Education
Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, 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);
or,
b. Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
bachelor’s level or equivalent).
Applicants must also:
-Be computer literate in standard software applications
- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the
ideals of the UN 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.
Work Experience
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. Languages
English and French are working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in Italian and English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration. Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
- Computer skills at least in software applications such as Photoshop and illustrator, knowledge of InDesign, Premiers and others will be an asset.
Title of degree you are currently pursuing
Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the program)
IT skills and programs that you are proficient in.
Top three areas of interest/department preferences
Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s).
Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
- In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel, and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. 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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