Intern - Public Information [temporary]
3 weeks ago
The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs.
This position is located in the United Nation Resident Coordinator Office in Thailand. The internship is UNPAID and full-time for the duration of 3 months with an opportunity for extension up to six months if required by the office. Interns work five days per week (35 hours). This intern will report to the Communications & Advocacy Officer and will support the Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO).
The intern will gain first-hand experience with regard to the activities of the UN Country Team through the RCO team in public outreach, digital communications and advocacy, website management and visibility activities to enhance UN contributions and range of activities in Thailand.
**Responsibilities**:
The internship is centred on assisting the RCO team and Communications & Advocacy Officer in discharging a range of tasks related to public outreach, digital communications and advocacy, and website management to raise visibility for the UN Country Team. The following responsibilities can be adapted, as appropriate, to fit each intern:
- Support the RCO team on event planning, liaison and preparation; administrative and logistics coordination; procurement; and media management
- Assist with social media content creation, photography, videography and weekly plans.
- Translate and edit Thai and English translations
- Prepare presentation slides, graphics and multimedia material using Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suite or any other data visualization tools.
- Maintain the UN Country Team Thailand website
- Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.
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 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
(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
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written Thai and English is required for the internship.
Assessment
Special Notice
REMOTE INTERNSHIPS (COVID-19): 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 a part or the entirety of the internship.
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.
The Cover Note should include:
- Degree Programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied)
- Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme)
- List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
- List of your top three areas of interest
- Explanation of your interest in the United
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