Department of Global Communications

岗位领域：信息技术 工作性质：实习

学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他

工作地点：New York 截止日期：22 August , 2023

Org. Setting and Reporting

The internship is in the Social Media Section, Communications Campaigns Service, Strategic Communications Division of the Department of Global Communications. The section is responsible for social media activities of the Department of Global Communications and the integration of social media platforms, including social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr and YouTube, which are critical component of the Department's communications.

The internship is for three (3) months with an opportunity for extension up to six (6) months, depending on the needs of the Division and availability of the candidate.

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.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the public information intern may be responsible for the following duties:

- Research, compile, draft and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of social media content, often under tight deadlines.

- Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content.

- Gather social media content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.).

- Assist in the creation of original content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and LinkedIn.

- Attend meetings as an observer.

- Manage meeting agendas and draft meeting notes.

- Assists with special projects as assigned.

Competencies

Communication:

- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.

- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.

- Asks questions for clarification 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.

Creativity:

- Offers new and different options to solve problems;

- Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas;

- Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas;

- Thinks “ outside the box ” ; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicants must: (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).

2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar. 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

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 or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese, Kiswahili or Hindi is desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by 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:

-Title of degree you are currently pursuing.

-Graduation Date (when you will be graduating from the programme).

-List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.

-List your top three areas of interest/department preferences.

-Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department.

-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 a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

- Familiarity with and/or interest in taking digital photographs.

- Familiarity with Canva, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Photoshop (or graphic design programmes) is desirable.

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

岗位领域：社会人道 工作性质：实习

学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他

工作地点：Asuncion 截止日期：30 December 2022

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Office of the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the Secretariat department responsible for strengthening international human rights mechanisms; enhancing equality and countering discrimination; combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law; integrating human rights in development and in the economic sphere; widening the democratic space; and early warning and protection of human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity.

Find the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which is available in both official working languages, including for the hearing impaired, at:

 https://www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Pages/Language.aspx?LangID=eng

AND https://www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Pages/Language.aspx?LangID=frn

This announcement broadcasts international internship assignments with the OHCHR

Regional Office for South America (ROSA). Established September 2009 in Chile, the

Regional Office works with governments, parliaments, the judiciary, national human rights institutions, civil society organizations, human rights defenders, regional and international organizations and the United Nations Secretariat to develop and strengthen their capacities, to improve the promotion and protection of human rights, according to international human rights standards. A combination of advocacy on human rights issues of concern and technical support and capacity building with key partners has formed the basis of the Regional Office's work, including with national government authorities, national human rights institutions, civil society and UN agencies and programmes. Covering seven (7) countries, specifically Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, OHCHR Regional Office for South America coordinates its activities and actions with Headquarters and other field presences. For more information on the work of OHCHR ROSA visit https://acnudh.org/

Based in Asunción, Paraguay, under the overall direction of the Deputy Regional Representative, the intern reports to the National Human Rights Adviser in Paraguay. The internship assignment shall be for an initial period of three (3) months, renewable for a combined period of six (6) months, upon further approval by the supervisor, and a scheduled commencement date, ranging/starting from May 2022 to May 2023.

This internship is an UNPAID and full-time engagement that provides a framework through which students from diverse academic backgrounds gain exposure to the work of the United Nations by way of their service within Secretariat entities. Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations with a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter, and have the 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.

THE UNITED NATIONS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND

INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE AND WELCOMES APPLICANTS FROM DIVERSE

BACKGROUNDS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

MIGRANTS AND/OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE THEIR PRESENT MATRICULATION STATUS AND PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.

Responsibilities

The intern shall support OHCHR in fulfilling its mission: to work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.

Daily responsibilities of the Human Rights intern will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to monitoring human rights, politics, socio-economic affairs and other developments in Paraguay, and in particular, the intern may: assist in drafting reports, background notes, talking points, summaries and other documents; assist in providing information to United Nations human rights mechanisms such as treaty bodies and special procedures; prepare presentations and materials on human rights law and issues; carry-out research on international and national law, case law and make summaries thereof; attend and summarize notes for workshops and meetings; assist in organizing and managing conferences, training events and other events; assist in reviewing, preparing and distributing news and notes on human rights issues; assist in preparing, drafting and reviewing public information materials; assist in implementing public information and media activities, and translation of documents; and performs other related duties requested by the supervisor, as appropriate.

Competencies

Professionalism

Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.

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.

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.

Education

To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree), preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, OR have graduated with a university degree as defined above AND, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period from the date of graduation.

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. For this internship, fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of Guarani would be an advantage.

Assessment

Incomplete applications/personal history profiles (PHPs) will not be reviewed. OHCHR

Regional Office for South America hiring managers will directly contact short-listed applicants for an interview. For this reason, in the application cover letter it is important that you:

- Specify your general interest in OHCHR, including in the area of international human rights and/or the work of the Office;

- Indicate recently obtained academic degree or the scheduled graduation for university study currently underway;

- Specify your period of availability and earliest commencement date; and

- Indicate information technology (IT) skills and programs in which you are proficient.

Download the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which is available in both official working languages and for the the hearing impaired, at:

https://www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Pages/Language.aspx?LangID=eng

AND https://www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Pages/Language.aspx?LangID=frn

IN ADDITION TO SPECIFYING THREE REFERENCES IN THE SUBMISSION,

APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO SUMMARIZE THEIR PRIMARY THEMATIC

AND/OR GEOGRAPHICAL PILLARS AREA(S) OF INTEREST IN THE APPLICATION COVER LETTER.

Special Notice

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.

FAMILY RELATIONS 

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 Secretariat. 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 advertisement, "child" means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (e.g.stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member's spouse (e.g.son- or daughter-in-law). "Sibling" includes the child of both or either parent of a staffmember and the child.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Feel free to download the United Nations Internship

programme terms and conditions in either of the Secretariat's official working languages

(English and French) at:

 http://undocs.org/ST/AI/2014/1

APPLICATION PROCESS

Qualified individuals who have already established an Inspira account | https://inspira.un.org/ may apply directly to this and other opportunities with the United Nations Secretariat at: https://careers.un.org

WORKING HOURS

Interns must adhere to the established weekly working hours of the duty station where the assignment is located though not exceeding five days per week (35 hours) and a one hours lunch break.

Department of Operational Support

岗位领域：行政人力 工作性质：实习

学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他

工作地点：New York 截止日期：02 June , 2022

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the Director in the UN Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH), Office of Support Operations (OSO), Department of Operational Support (DOS).

The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, offices away from headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions.

The Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH) provides services to Secretariat entities as well as to New York-based Agencies, Funds, and Programmes (AFP). The services include medical entitlement administration, occupational safety and health, medical workforce management, clinical governance, UN System Medical Emergency Response Strategy, patient safety and public health. In addition, the Secretariat's counselling services are located within DHMOSH.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time (five days per week), for a minimum duration of three (3) months and can be extended up to six (6) months. Please note that this internship can be fully remote.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours).

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Medical Director, the incumbent may have responsibilities which include, but are not limited to:

- Assist in development of critical health-related SOPs, plans and guidelines for the DHMOSH in UNHQ and field duty stations;

- Assist in IT-related projects including preparing and analyzing health-related data from online surveys, and statistical and epidemiological review of DHMOSH data sets;

- Contribute to the monitoring of latest health policy developments relevant for DHMOSH;

- Provide assistance in preparing, proofreading grammar, reviewing style and editing official documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency;

- Conduct research, including locating documents, medical and psychosocial policies, and internet searches;

- Assist with reporting, drafting and editing of content for print, web and multimedia, events and publications;

- Assist in organizing special events and meetings;

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook)

- Assist in conducting research on other matters related to the work of DHMOSH;

- Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

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

Planning & Organizing:

- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.

- Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.

- Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.

- Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.

- Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

- Uses time efficiently.

Education

We are looking for applicants who will demonstrate their intention to study further or work in a field relevant to the work of DHMOSH.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher);

b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor's level or equivalent); or

c) Have graduated with a university degree (secondary or first level);

d) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

e) 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 the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Assessment

Due to the number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager. Applicants may be required to submit for a written test and/or participate in a telephone interview.

Special Notice

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. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.

To apply:

A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. To complete an online application, please create and complete a personal history profile (PHP) and a cover letter in the UN e-Recruitment system (careers.un.org). Please ensure that you indicate your proficiency in the English language in your PHP. Please note that incomplete applications with not be reviewed.

Please note that due to high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Office of Legal Affairs

岗位领域：行政人力 工作性质：实习

学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他

工作地点：New York 截止日期：25 June , 2022

Org. Setting and Reporting
The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is recruiting interns for the period from 23 May to 30 September 2022 for its six (6) divisions located in New York. We are seeking highly motivated graduate or undergraduate students who wish to gain professional experience in international law within an international organization in order to supplement their studies. This internship will include practical educational experience which provides the opportunity to work in a multicultural intergovernmental organization. Under the supervision of legal officers, interns will work on projects and tasks assigned by them, which may include assignments that are relevant to their educational background and interests. The interns will have an opportunity to apply and further develop their theoretical knowledge.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of internship positions range widely, encompassing many aspects of OLA's work. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in conducting legal research on issues related to international law and other areas of specialization using multiple research resources;
- Assisting in the review of legal documents, instruments or other material;
- Assisting in drafting and preparing official and legal documents;
- Attending and taking notes at conferences and meetings;
- Assisting in servicing conferences and meetings;
- Working on website and/or presentations.
Competencies
Professionalism

Applicants must demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter of the United Nations. They must have an ability to work effectively in a team and in a multicultural environment, and to work collaboratively with colleagues and external counterparts. In addition, they must have good drafting and oral communication skills, and be computer literate in standard software applications.
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
The degree programme which applicants are enrolled in or have recently graduated from must be in Law. Applicants must demonstrate their intention to study further or to work in a field relevant to the work of OLA.
Applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
- Either
(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).
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 in New York. For the internship advertised, proficiency in oral and written English is required, and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language, i.e. Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish, is an advantage.
Assessment
Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the Division concerned. Interviews may be held with applicants.
Special Notice
TO APPLY:
- Please create and complete a Candidate Profile with a Motivation Statement in the UN e-Recruitment platform, Inspira at inspira.un.org. In your Candidate Profile, please indicate if you are proficient in the English language. PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
- It is imperative that the Motivation Statement includes the following details:
(1) Title of the degree currently being pursued and the specific subjects taken;
(2) Expected graduation date from the degree programme or graduation date if graduated within the past year;
(3) The applicant's objectives for undertaking an internship with the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and how it fits within their education/career plan;
(4) Three (3) Divisions of interest for internship from among the six Divisions in the Office of Legal Affairs located in New York (in order of preference) with #1 being the most preferred. The six Divisions of OLA are: the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG), the Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC), the General Legal Division (GLD), the Codification Division (COD), the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS), and the Treaty Section (TS);
(5) An explanation why the applicant is suitable for the specific Division;
(6) The applicant's availability to commence the internship between 23 May and 30 September 2022.
Important Note:
- The duration of an internship in the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is a minimum of two (2) months to a maximum of six (6) months depending upon the particular needs of the Division.
- Internships in OLA are not paid. Travel costs, travel arrangements (including visas), and living accommodations are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
- 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 the entirety of the internship.
- OLA interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any position in the professional or above categories, within the United Nations Secretariat for a period of six (6) months following the end of their internship. Any employment with the UN at that point in time shall be subject to established recruitment and selection procedures.- Internship positions are full-time. For more information about the United Nations internship Programme in general, please visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=IP&lang=en-US. For details on OLA's mandate and the specific functions of its divisions, please visit our internet site at: http://legal.un.org/ola/Default.aspx