INTERN - Outreach and Communication

Posting Title : INTERN - Outreach and Communication, I
Job Code Title : INTERN - HUMAN RESOURCES
Department/ Office : Department of Field Support
Location : NEW YORK
Posting Period : 2 September 2014-2 October 2014
Job Opening number : 14-HRE-DFS-37138-R-NEW YORK

This position is located in the Department of Field Support, Workforce Planning Team in the Field Personnel Division. The intern will report to the Chief of Outreach. The internship is for 6 months with an opportunity for extension, depending 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.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 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 (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation; 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. Proficiency in using graphic design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, knowledge of statistics and/or information systems are highly desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

For details and to apply: careers.un.org