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Digital Communications Intern, United Nations. Fantastic Entry job! 2024

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

June 4, 2024

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Digital Communications Intern, United Nations. Fantastic Entry job!

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Organizational Setting and Reporting

This internship is located in the Chinese Language Unit within the Social Media Section of the Campaigns and Country Operations Division, Department of Global Communications (DGC). The section is responsible for social media activities, integrating platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, WeChat, Weibo, Tumblr, Flickr, and YouTube, which are critical components of the Department’s communications strategy. Interns will report to full-time professional staff in the Chinese Language Unit. Candidates who can ideally commit to a full-time schedule for a minimum duration of three months and work in-person are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Content Development:
- Research, compile, draft, and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of Chinese social media content, often under tight deadlines.
- Assist in the creation of original content for social media platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Kuaishou, and Bilibili.
- Edit short-form and long-form video content for a variety of social platforms.
Monitoring and Analysis:
- Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content.
- Gather social media content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.).
Administrative Support:
- Attend meetings as an observer and manage meeting agendas.
- Draft meeting notes and assist with special projects as assigned.

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Qualifications/Special Skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

Education:
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
- Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
Interest and Commitment:
- Demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Communication:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages, and responds appropriately.
- Asks questions for clarification and exhibits interest in 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 valuing others’ ideas and expertise.
- Places team agenda before personal agenda.
- Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions.
- 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” and shows interest in new ways of doing things.
Technical Skills:
- Computer proficient, including familiarity with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with PC-based graphic design and video editing software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, iMovie, and Adobe Premiere.
- Knowledge of web and social media tools such as Drupal, Canva, and Trello is an advantage.
- Ability to design PowerPoint presentations, surveys, and polls is desirable.
- Strong analytical and writing abilities in Chinese are essential.

Languages

Fluency in Chinese is required.
Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations (Arabic, French, Russian, or Spanish) or other languages such as Portuguese, Kiswahili, or Hindi is desirable.

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Additional Information

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:
- Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
- Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate 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, include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member are not eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.
Interns will need to provide all necessary hardware (computer), software, and internet connection in case of performing the internship remotely.

Considerations

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 non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States on another non-immigrant visa status, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.

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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, 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 United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.