United Nations Intern – Communication Job Vacancy in Nigeria

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United Nations is the one international organization with the reach and vision
capable of solving global problems. The United Nations Foundation links the
UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of
business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues
including climate change, global health, peace and security, women’s
empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations.
The United Nations Foundation is honored to work with you and the United
Nations to foster a more peaceful, prosperous and just world.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title:
Intern – Communication

Job
Opening Number:
17-Documentation and Information -UNODC-83160-J-Abuja (A)
Location: Abuja
Job Code title: Intern – Information Management
Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Organization,
Setting and Reporting

The
internship in UNODC’s Country Office in Nigeria is for two months with an
opportunity for extension, dependent upon the needs of the department.
The
internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns
work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of the
Representative and in cooperation with the Communications Officer.

Responsibilities
The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not
limited to:

Assistance
in drafting and preparing documents for publication on the website of the
Office
Document
and internet research for communication products on UNODC work in Nigeria
Assistance
during conferences
Working
on web-presentation
Compiling
statistics
Media
analysis
Speech-writing
Assistance
in the management of the website
Perform
other duties as assigned.
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 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 limitation
of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply
technology to appropriate tasks;
Shows
willingness to learn new technology.

Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme,
applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

Be
enrolled in a Graduate School programme (second University Degree or
equivalent, or higher);
Be
enrolled in the final academic year of a First University Degree programme
(minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
Have
graduated with a University Degree (as defined above) and, if selected,
must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation
(official proof from the University to support one of the above options
has to be attached to the Inspira application).

Applicants
are additionally required to:

Possess
an academic background in the field of political science, international
relations, security studies, criminal justice or related discipline;
Be
computer literate in standard software applications, including proficiency
in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
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.

Work
Experience:

Applicants
are not required to have professional work experience for participation in
the programme, but are encouraged to list all relevant work experience in
their application.
Applicants
must have a keen demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations
and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

Languages:

English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
Knowledge
of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese,
English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the
United Nations Secretariat.

Assessment: