The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) with its headquarters in Turin, Italy, is the United Nations institution for system-wide knowledge management, learning and training for the staff of the United Nations system. The College is expected to play a pivotal role in contributing to UN reform, the development of a common culture based on effectiveness, expertise and continuous learning through the development, co-ordination and provision of cross-cutting learning programmes which impact on all agencies and staff.
Job Title: Intern–Communications and social media
Duration: 6 months, starting January 2018
Duty Station: Turin, Italy
Organizational unit: UNSSC Directorate
Remuneration: 450€ per month
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- The selected intern 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
Min Required Experience:
Not Specified
Min Qualification:
Masters
Desired Courses:
Not Specified
Other Requirements:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
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;
COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAMME:
- At the end of the internship period, a written evaluation of the intern’s performance will be
- prepared and a meeting will be organized with the intern to provide feedback. Upon completion
- of the Internship programme the candidate will be provided with a certificate of attendance.
FINANCIAL ASPECTS:
- Interns who are not financially supported by other institutions shall receive a stipend from
- UNSSC intended to assist in covering basic subsistence costs. The monthly amount of the
- stipend is fixed at 450€. No other payment of any kind shall be made to an intern by UNSSC
- in connection with an internship agreement.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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
Application Deadline: 24 November 2017