Intern - Library/information Management [temporary]

2 days ago


กรงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations Full time

This internship position is with the United Nations ESCAP Library, in the Communications and Knowledge Management Section. The internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, if required by the Library. The internship is UNPAID and fulltime.
Interns work five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, a remote/virtual internship can be arranged between the Library and an individual intern.

**Responsibilities**:
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

- cataloguing books, serials and multimedia materials in the Library's integrated library system (ILS) and institutional repository;
- improving the metadata and records in the digital repository to increase exposure to ESCAP research;
- assisting in the Library's digitization efforts;
- assisting in collection management activities (shelving, weeding, etc.);
- assisting in reference and circulation services;
- taking part in the Library's information and knowledge management tasks and initiatives; and
- performing other related work, as required.

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).
c) have studied library science or information technology/management is desirable.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the internship programme. Knowledge of an additional UN ESCAP Working Language (Chinese, French, and Russian) is an asset.

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.

The Cover Note must include:

- Title of degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
- List of the IT skills and library or digital asset management software and systems that you are proficient in (e.g. Web/intranet content management, SharePoint, MS Teams, communities of practice, ILS, MAMS, DAMS, etc.)
- Explanation of your interest in the United Nations internship programme

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee
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