| Posting Title: | INTERN – Communication Assistant |
| Job Code Title: | INTERN – CONFERENCE SERVICES |
| Department/Office: | ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA |
| Duty Station: | ADDIS ABABA |
| Posting Period: | 13 July 2016 – 27 July 2016 |
| Job Opening Number: | 63583 |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
The duration of internship is normally two months on a full time basis – this maybe exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the respective Division.
Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses related to the internship. UNECA accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service.
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.
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
•Motivation letter explaining why you are interested in the UN Internship Programme
•Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experience, IT skills and three references.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in Public Information and Knowledge Management Division (PIKMD) in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. The Intern works under the supervision of a staff member in the Division/Section to which they are assigned
Responsibilities
As part of its preparations for various high-level meetings and conferences including the upcoming ADF 2016, PIKMD’s Communication Section seeks the services of a media assistant to implement its media outreach activities. Under the general supervision of the Communications officer, duties will include:
-media monitoring,
-build and maintain media contact databases,
-assist in organizing media events such as press conferences/briefings, workshops,
-assist in preparation and distribution of press kits,
-duplicate and disseminate all press releases, speeches and other conference related documents to media,
-assist with Ethiopian government media clearance process
-assist in organizing guided tours of ECA,
-responsible for the media room,
-assist the Web team in the packaging of CDs, flash disks for major ECA publications and events.
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
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree in Communication, Marketing, Media relations Journalism or related field. Be computer literate in standard software applications; Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter; and a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communication expertise particularly in the areas of design and implementation of major public information events, or campaigns; analysis and integration of diverse information from varied sources; solid understanding of new media platforms and trends. A conceptual understanding of the Theory of Change in the context of application of the concept in strategic communications would be an added advantage.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.
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, 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 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.
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