Posting Title: Intern - Programme Management, I
Job Code Title:Intern - Programme Management
Department/ Office:Department of Management
Duty Station;New York
Posting Period:2 July 2014-17 July 2014
Job Opening number;14-PGM-DM-36181-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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 will you 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 the specific Team(s).
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), IT skills, and three references.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
Umoja is a continuous organizational transformation, enabling high-quality, cost-effective service delivery for evolving United Nations mandates, anywhere in the world. By updating skills, harmonizing practices and applying global technology, Umoja maximizes productivity of the UN's human, financial and material resources. Umoja transcends organizational, geographical and functional barriers, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, empowerment, sharing and unity across the United Nations. For more information on Umoja visit: http://www.unumoja.org
This position is located in the Communications and Engagement unit, Organizational Change Management team of Umoja in the Department of Management in New York. The Intern reports to the designated Officer.
The Department of Management/Umoja internships are for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the Office. The internships are 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 Communications Team intern will be responsible for:
- Developing, drafting, revising and updating content on Umoja website, iSeek pages and social media.
- Developing Communications team contributions to the Umoja Deployment Guidelines, Communications Materials, Staff Resources, Informational Content, etc.
- Assisting in designing and emailing the monthly Umoja newsletter.
- Researching, compiling and presenting information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services for external audiences and internal staff orientated materials.
- Managing, updating and further developing internal databases; updating web site, including drafting and editing content; assisting in design, development and maintenance of Internet applications; generating a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.
The following experience/skills/knowledge will be needed in order to carrry out the responsibilities described above:
Excellent writing and editing skills;
Proficiency in MS Office, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and other multimedia software is highly desirable (please list in your PHP).
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.
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 on-going 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
- Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second level university degree or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undegraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
- Have 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
- Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
- Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
