Umoja Communications Intern, New York

Closing date: Friday, 6 February 2015

Posting Title: Umoja Communications Intern, I

Job Code Title: INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

Department/ Office: Department of Management

Duty Station: NEW YORK

Posting Period: 22 January 2015-6 February 2015

Job Opening number: 15-PUB-DM-39981-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://umoja.un.org

This Internship 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 Communication Team Lead.

The Department of Management/Umoja internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the Office. 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.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Communication Team Lead, the Intern will be responsible for:

1. Developing, drafting, revising and updating content on Umoja website, iSeek pages, Umoja communities on Unite Connections and social media channels.
2. Assist in the development of various communication products including videos, animations, demos, brochures, handouts, posters, articles, etc.
3. Developing Communications team contributions to the Umoja Deployment Guide, Training Materials, Staff Resources, Informational Content, etc.
4. Assist in developing content for the monthly Umoja newsletter and intranet articles
5. Researching, compiling and presenting information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services for external audiences and internal staff oriented materials.
6. Managing, updating and further developing internal databases;; 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 carry out the responsibilities described above: Excellent writing and editing skills; experience working in communication or creative projects, experience with tight deadlines and conflicting schedules. Proficiency in all MS Office programmes required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Premiere) 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: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

(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 in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.

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