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Apply! Paid Internship Opportunity at UNSSC
Interns selected by the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) Turin Italy, will apply her/his skills in the field of communications to support the activities of the UNSSC Directorate. S/he will gain understanding of the UN’s work in general, and in the area of communications, in particular. The incumbent will report to the Policy and
Corporate Coordination Officer, under the daily guidance of the UNSSC Communications focal point.
-Specifically, the intern will be responsible for the following activities:
-Updating social media platforms regularly with platform-specific content;
-Drafting communication materials including mailers, newsletters and web content;
-Supporting the execution of communication campaigns, events and other outreach
activities;
-Assisting in drafting press releases, speeches and articles.
-Assisting with research, provide substantive and administrative assistance as required and perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Deadline
November 24, 2017
Value
Contact with the offical person.
Eligibility
Education:
Applicants can be considered if they meet one of the following:
-Are enrolled in a Master’s or in a Ph.D. programme; or
-Are enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s programme; or
-Are within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. programme.
in the field of communications, public relations, languages, journalism or equivalent.
Experience:
Previous work experience is not required, however experience in the field of
communications and public relations and experience working with professional social
media platforms are considered an asset. Knowledge of the UN is an advantage.
Language competencies:
Excellent command of written and spoken English required. Knowledge of Italian is preferable.
Computer skills:
Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite.
Other skills and competencies:
-Ability to learn and act in a fast-paced environment.
-Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
-High motivation to learn and grow professionally.
-Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Application
Eligible candidates interested in doing an internship at the United Nations System Staff College must submit in English:
-An up-to-date curriculum vitae (resume);
-A motivation letter, specifying why you would like to be considered for this internship;
-For applicants who are currently enrolled in a degree programme, an endorsement from their University or Sponsoring Institution is required;
-Applications should be submitted by e-mail to: recruitment@unssc.org
Please indicate in the subject “Application for Internship vacancy announcement 007″
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