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Organization: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Country: Ethiopia
City: Addis Ababa
Office: UNCTAD Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Grade: I-1
Closing date: Thursday, 18 May 2023
Posting Title: UNCTAD Internship in the Regional Office for Africa/ALDC, I (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title: INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION
Department/Office: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
Posting Period: 19 April 2023 – 18 May 2023
Job Opening Number: 23-Public Information-UNITED NAT-207250-J-Addis Ababa (A)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organisational Setting and Reporting
This profile is for the sole purpose of the Internship Programme of the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development in Geneva. There should be no expectation of employment within the UN after an internship. Interns shall not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, positions at the professional level and above carrying international recruitment status in the Secretariat for a period of six months following the end of their internship. UN Internships are unpaid and full-time, i.e. an intern is expected to work five days per week, eight hours a day. The working hours will be determined, if selected for the position, during the interview process. This internship position is offered under the remote modality of teleworking. To work remotely, the applicant shall have full access to a computer with a modern browser in which to run the latest version of Office 365 applications that will allow him/her to perform the tasks within the scope of the internship. The compute must have basic IT security best practices implemented. At a minimum, the applicant should have: – Installed in his/her computer the latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system, software and security updates as soon as they are issued. – Enabled the built-in software firewall that comes with the operating software of the computer. – Be able to use the password manager enabling the creation of strong passwords and to secure access to all UNCTAD/UN/related resources. This position is located in the UNCTAD Regional Office for Africa in Addis Ababa. The internship will tentatively start on 29 May 2023 for an initial period of 2 months.
Responsibilities
Carrying out his/her tasks under the supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer, the intern will perform the following functions: – Assist in organizing dissemination activities for UNCTAD’s research – Assist in preparation of news items and updating the social media accounts in English and French – Update and improving information contained in the office databases, perform internet-based research and catalogue information related to the work of UNCTAD; – Assist with the maintenance of the Regional Office for Africa (RoA)’s electronic communications dispatched to stakeholders, including UNCTAD communications and outreach products – Draft information communications products for target audiences, to include press releases, communications and social media campaigns, reports, brochures or flyers, briefings, prepare short video/animated clips, newsletters, websites. – Contribute to the implementation of the RoA’s communication strategy, including through the production and distribution of information material for a variety of media and social media channels. – In consultation with the relevant senior officials, prepare initials drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books. – Identify key contacts/constituencies and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate and enhance communication efforts. – Organize or participate in the organization of conferences, seminars, press briefings, interviews, etc.; prepares briefing materials for senior officials prior to their participation in such events. More generally, interns shall: 1. Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization notwithstanding their status as described in section 4 of the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2000/9 & ST/AI/2005/11. 2. Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. The UN shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material which bears a direct relation to or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of the UN, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to the UN in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law. 3. Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to the UN. 4. Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the receiving department/office, they may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or any other external source any information which has become known to them by reason of their association with the UN or the receiving department/office, that they know or ought to have known has not been made public. They may not use any such information without the written authorization of the appropriate official, and such information may never be used for personal gain. These obligations also apply after the end of the internship with the UN. and. 5. Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or on the receiving department/office and will not engage in any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN.
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
The United Nations internship programme is intended to expose students or recent graduates to the United Nations in order to enhance their educational experience and to help them to gain experience in the work of the Organization. Therefore, applicants to the programme must at the time of application 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). Moreover, interns should:
Should 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 Charter; and
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. For this position, the university degree must be in the area of journalism, international relations, public administration or related area.
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 the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English and French is required for this internship.
Assessment
Candidates will be assessed based on their Personel History Profiles (PHP). Individual interviews may be conducted for futher assessment. A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The cover Note must include: – Title of degree you are currently pursuing; – Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme); – List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in; – Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship position. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, if any; IT skills and three (3) references. Due to high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Special Notice
Applicants are encouraged to apply for internships which relate directly to their studies and/or skills and expertise. Applicants are asked to please indicate preferences which best match his/her suitability and do so carefully in order to enhance the value of the internship for both the intern and the receiving UN department. A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this instruction, “child” means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member’s spouse (son- or daughter-in-law). “Sibling” includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations and are responsible for all internship-related expenses that they can incur. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon award of an internship, interns are responsible for securing and acceptance of these conditions of service. There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations upon completion of the internship. Interns may not apply for or be appointed to any position in the Professional or above categories and for positions at the FS-6 and FS-7 levels in the Field Service category during the period of their internship and for the six months immediately following the expiration date thereof.
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.
Website: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=207250
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