Overview
The Public Information Intern will assist in disseminating UN information materials, engaging local partners, and bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in writing and translating articles for the UNRIC web site.
- Assisting in updating social media accounts to include drafting and editing content.
- Assisting the Desk Officer with media monitoring and liaising with relevant media.
- Assisting in the daily liaison with civil society, academia, NGOs in the relevant countries.
- Assisting in preparing the organization of events on the work of the UN in relevant countries.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
- 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 UN Charter.
- 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.
