EOSG – Executive Office of the Secretary-General Intern – Communications, New York

e) is required.

• Title of degree you are currently pursuing or
  have received;
• Graduation date (when will you/did you graduate
  from the programme);
• IT skills and programmes that you are proficient
  in;
• Explain why you are the best candidate for CCST;
• Explain your interest in the United Nations
  Internship Programme

• The Climate Change Support Team (CCST) supports
  the Secretary-General in his efforts to advance the climate agenda. As
  part of the Secretary-General’s Five-Year
• Action Agenda, addressing climate change
  continues to be a priority area.
• On 23 September 2014 the Secretary-General will
  host a Climate Summit in New York, as part of a global effort to mobilize
  action and ambition on climate change. The
• Secretary-General is inviting to the Summit Heads
  of State and Government to the Summit along with business, finance, civil
  society and local leaders.
• CCST is seeking interns for two (2) months with
  an opportunity for extension, pending the needs of the team. Applicants are
  encouraged to highlight their specific skills and/or experience in their
  cover note. They are asked to do so carefully in order to enhance the
  value of the internship for both themselves and the receiving Office.
• The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
• Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under
  the supervision of a staff member in the CCST.

• Support implementation of climate change
  communications strategy to publicize UN work on climate change and
  sustainable development;
• Contribute to the drafting and preparation of
  time-bound information products such as

• Support other preparations for the Summit
  including but not limited to logistics and preparing materials for
  journalists.
• Assist in the content and maintenance of
  information for the UN’s climate change website.
• Other tasks as needed included accompanying
  journalists to interviews

• Demonstrated understanding of or interest in
  communications;
• Ability to keep matters confidential and exercise
  good discretion in using information;
• Conscientiousness in meeting commitments,
  observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Motivated by professional rather than personal
  concerns;
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult
  problems or challenges and remains calm. 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