Intern - Public Information,
New York
(I-1)
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Closing date: Tuesday, 12 September 2017
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| Posting Title: | INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION, I (Temporary Job Opening) |
| Job Code Title: | INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION |
| Department/Office: | Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 19 May 2017 - 12 September 2017 |
| Job Opening Number: | 17-Public Information-OCHA-78659-J-New York (A) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
Org. Setting and Reporting
This internship is located in the New York Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) with the Strategic Communications Branch. The incumbent will report to a Public Information Officer/ Information Management Officer and the head of the relevant Section. The Strategic Communications Branch (SCB) is OCHA's communications and public advocacy team that supports OCHA headquarters and field operations in public outreach on humanitarian action. SCB supports the strategic direction of OCHA's public advocacy and communications efforts, providing cutting edge products and services, while fostering a skilled workforce of communications specialists in the field.
The OCHA Internship is for a minimum duration of two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months.
ResponsibilitiesThe OCHA Internship is for a minimum duration of two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months.
In consultation with a Public Information Officer, Information Management Officer or Programme Officer within the Branch. The Branch coordinates communications and advocacy with humanitarian partners and brokers new partnerships for innovative advocacy opportunities. SCB does this through three sections working on news and media relations, reporting and visual information, and public advocacy and campaigns.
PUBLIC ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS:
Campaigns and Social Media
*Support global campaigns; attend creative meetings, draft internal and external communications documents, research and manage celebrity, influencer and media contacts lists and assist in outreach efforts, collates campaign coverage books, presentations, and reporting, assists in event management for flagship event in NYC
*Graphic design support for campaigns, and the online digital activist group the Messengers of Humanity and its Tumblr community.
*Research social media analytics.
Film and Photo
*Organize the clearance, production and distribution of information material; conduct photo and graphic research.
*Assist and participate in image selection for public dissemination. Provide metadata for captioning and archiving purposes. Monitor multimedia developments.
*Assist in video editing campaign materials.
REPORTING AND VISUAL INFORMATION:
Visual Information
*Design clear engaging graphic communications for print and web. This will include logos, branded promotional materials, web site and social media graphics, posters, flyers, publication layout and other marketing materials as needed. The intern will support the Visual Information Unit on all projects and have the opportunity to see a project evolve from the concept phase to final production and publication.
Reporting
*Support field colleagues in the production and digital distribution of emergency situation reports for the organizations most critical operations.
*Provide editing and proofreading support to OCHA external publications.
*Support the product management of OCHA's flagship publication, the Annual Report.
MEDIA RELATIONS:
Media
*Support the global Spokesperson's daily media work by following and capturing key public briefings, maintaining international media database and lists, ensuring appropriate distribution and posting of key public materials, and providing feedback to desks on their input to the UN noon briefing and media engagements.
*Support missions by senior officials, including by maintaining daily action checklists and inputs for HQ news; and end of mission media and social media summaries.
*Maintain calendar of key media events and opportunities, arrange support to OCHA media outreach and major events in coordination with other OCHA and UN
bodies.
CompetenciesPUBLIC ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS:
Campaigns and Social Media
*Support global campaigns; attend creative meetings, draft internal and external communications documents, research and manage celebrity, influencer and media contacts lists and assist in outreach efforts, collates campaign coverage books, presentations, and reporting, assists in event management for flagship event in NYC
*Graphic design support for campaigns, and the online digital activist group the Messengers of Humanity and its Tumblr community.
*Research social media analytics.
Film and Photo
*Organize the clearance, production and distribution of information material; conduct photo and graphic research.
*Assist and participate in image selection for public dissemination. Provide metadata for captioning and archiving purposes. Monitor multimedia developments.
*Assist in video editing campaign materials.
REPORTING AND VISUAL INFORMATION:
Visual Information
*Design clear engaging graphic communications for print and web. This will include logos, branded promotional materials, web site and social media graphics, posters, flyers, publication layout and other marketing materials as needed. The intern will support the Visual Information Unit on all projects and have the opportunity to see a project evolve from the concept phase to final production and publication.
Reporting
*Support field colleagues in the production and digital distribution of emergency situation reports for the organizations most critical operations.
*Provide editing and proofreading support to OCHA external publications.
*Support the product management of OCHA's flagship publication, the Annual Report.
MEDIA RELATIONS:
Media
*Support the global Spokesperson's daily media work by following and capturing key public briefings, maintaining international media database and lists, ensuring appropriate distribution and posting of key public materials, and providing feedback to desks on their input to the UN noon briefing and media engagements.
*Support missions by senior officials, including by maintaining daily action checklists and inputs for HQ news; and end of mission media and social media summaries.
*Maintain calendar of key media events and opportunities, arrange support to OCHA media outreach and major events in coordination with other OCHA and UN
bodies.
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.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
EducationTEAMWORK: 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.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's (final year), Post graduate, Master's or Ph.D.programme or equivalent, preferably in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences, graphic design, art, communications, public relations or marketing, statistics, human resources or a related field. Applicants that have successfully completed an academic programme in a discipline mentioned above must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme; however any practical and academic experience on humanitarian issues including humanitarian financing mechanisms, humanitarian funding trends, gender equality programming is desirable. Research interest and published work on these or/and any related areas is desirable. Interest and skills in film, photo and multimedia tools is desirable. Experience in social media and graphic design programs such as InDesign is an asset. Strong computer skills, proficiency in using advanced functions on Mac standard and relevant specialized computer applications (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Acrobat, and other software applications) is desirable. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel is desirable. Good graphic design skills and demonstrated ability to independently design and produce high-quality graphic materials for varied print and digital media projects (e.g. posters, brochures, press kits; web pages, publication layout, etc). Ability to handle multiple design projects simultaneously.Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and 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.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN Official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Hiring Managers will conduct reviews of PHPs and contact applicants directly for further consideration. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Applicants are encouraged to apply for internships which relate directly to their studies and/or skills-set, and they will be assessed based on information indicated in their Personal History Profiles (PHPs). A completed on-line application is required.
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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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 At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No FeeDue 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 At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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.