Posting Title: INTERN - COMMUNICATIONS - CCST, I
Job Code Title: INTERN - ADMINISTRATION
Department/ Office Executive Office of the Secretary-General
Duty Station NEW YORK
Posting Period 1 July 2014-1 September 2014
Job Opening number 14-ADM-EOSG-36265-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
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 or have received;
- Graduation date (when will you/did you graduate from the programme);
- IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
- Explain why you are the best candidate for CCST;
- 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.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
- The Climate Change Support Team (CCST) supports the Secretary-General in his efforts to advance the climate agenda. As part of the Secretary-General's Five-Year
- Action Agenda, addressing climate change continues to be a priority area.
- On 23 September 2014 the Secretary-General will host a Climate Summit in New York, as part of a global effort to mobilize action and ambition on climate change. The
- Secretary-General is inviting to the Summit Heads of State and Government to the Summit along with business, finance, civil society and local leaders.
- CCST is seeking interns for two (2) months with an opportunity for extension, pending the needs of the team. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their specific skills and/or experience in their cover note. They are asked to do so carefully in order to enhance the value of the internship for both themselves and the receiving Office.
- The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
- Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the CCST.
Responsibilities
CCST is looking for interns to support the Communications Team;
responsibilities may include:
- Support implementation of climate change communications strategy to publicize UN work on climate change and sustainable development;
- Contribute to the drafting and preparation of time-bound information products such as
media kits, press releases, the un.org/climatechange website and other promotional materials including undertaking research, drafting, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts and editing
copy, including website copy.
- Support other preparations for the Summit including but not limited to logistics and preparing materials for journalists.
- Assist in the content and maintenance of information for the UN's climate change website.
- Other tasks as needed included accompanying journalists to interviews
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Demonstrated understanding of or interest in communications;
- Ability to keep matters confidential and exercise good discretion in using information;
- Conscientiousness in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and remains calm. 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
We are looking for applicants with a background in communications, environmental affairs, international relations, political science, social science or related fields.
To qualify for consideration for an internship by the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
(1) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(2) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
(3) Have graduated with a university degree as defined in (1) and (2) above;
(4) Candidates who are selected, must commence the internship programme either prior to graduation or within one year of graduation from an academic programme as described in (1) and (2).
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. However they are encouraged to list all work experiences in the personal history profile (PHP).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme.
Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of an additional official UN language
is an asset.
