Intern - Public Information temporary - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil - United Nations

United Nations

Empresa verificada

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

há 2 semanas

Postado por:

Ana Silva

beBee Recruiter

Descrição

The Department of Global Communications / Strategic Communication Division internship is for an initial period of two months, with an opportunity for extension up to, but not exceeding, six months, pending on the needs of the department.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

This internship is located in the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Rio de Janeiro, within the Information Centres Service (ICS), Strategic Communications Division (SCD), Department of Global Communications (DGC).

Duration: 6 months period in 2023.

Responsibilities:

Following the instructions and under the supervision of the National Information Officer (NIO), the responsibilities may include but are not limited to:1) Support to event management and organization:

Assist in organizing events, campaigns and public outreach activities;
Support outreach efforts with partners and the UN System in Brazil; and
Support the organization of special events and information campaigns, including liaising with relevant UN partners to highlight and publicize key activities such as the observance of special days years and the launching of UN reports.

2) Assist in information support to UNIC-Rio's communications and public relations activities:

Support the preparation of responses to complex information requests and inquiries received at UNIC-Rio;
Draft press releases and other communication documents; and
Assist compiling of basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products and services about the United Nations' work in Brazil as well as priority global campaigns and official observances.

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 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

1) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher) in the fields of Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, and Communications or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) in the fields of Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, and Communications.

3) 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in Portuguese and knowledge of English (at least read, write and translate) are required for the internship.

Assessment

Special Notice

Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
List your top three areas of interest.
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.

United Nations Considerations

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