INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION [Temporary]

The internship is in UNIC Cairo office in Egypt. Public Information Intern
will be mainly working in the scope of the Social Media activities and the
integration of social media platforms, including social networking tools such
as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr, and YouTube.

The internship is for three (‎3) months with an opportunity for an extension up
to six (‎6) months, depending on the needs of UNIC Cairo.

The internship is unpaid and full-time.

Interns work five days per week [‎36 hours) under the supervision of the
Information Officer in UNIC Cairo.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the public information intern may be responsible
for the following duties:

Research, compile, draft and edit material for use in the preparation and
production of social media content and stories often under tight deadlines.

Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content.

Assist in the creation of original content for social media platforms such as
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and LinkedIn and monitor engagement.

Manage meeting agendas and draft meeting notes when required.

Assists with special projects as assigned.

Attend meetings as an observer, when needed.

Support in translation from/to Arabic and English.
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 audience; demonstrates
openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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  TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with others 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.

  
  


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  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-Identities 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
  To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, the following conditions
  must be met:

  
  

‎1. Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second
university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, be enrolled in, or have
completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program
(minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).

‎2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software
applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar.

‎3. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and
have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

‎4. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of
different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to
try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship
Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should
benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
For this internship advertised, fluency in Arabic and English is required.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for
further consideration.
Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover letter and Personal History Profile) is
required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover letter must
include:

• Type of degree you are currently pursuing


• Graduation Date


• 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 that specific department


• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme


• Familiarity with and/or interest in taking digital photographs


• Familiarity with PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Photoshop (or graphic design programmes)

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work
experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of
applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Considerations
According to article ‎101. paragraph ‎3, of the Charter of the United Nations,
the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of
securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if
they have committed

Accessibility
Violations of international human rights law, violations of international
humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or
if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the
commission of only of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any
actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power,
or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting
monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.
The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a
sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The
term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that
might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation,
when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or
creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the
gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working
relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic
offences may not be considered for employment.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of
staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency,
competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United
Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General
and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United
Nations in accordance with staff regulation

‎1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be
required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty
stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available on 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 the "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-
holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information
submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job
opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations
including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General
Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and
guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information
pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the
instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to
applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration
for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information
provided in the application.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED
NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
United Nations Considerations
According to article ‎101, paragraph ‎3, of the Charter of the United Nations,
the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of
securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if
they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations
of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or
sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they
have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual
exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including,
but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the
sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or
threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under
unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any
unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be
perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with
work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or
offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the
termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have
committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for
employment.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of
staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency,
competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United
Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General
and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United
Nations in accordance with staff regulation ‎1.2 (c). In this context, all
internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically
to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions
established by the Secretary-General.

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.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information
submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job
opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations
including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General
Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and
guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information
pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the
instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to
applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration
for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information
provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at ‎11:59 p.m.
(New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED
NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.