Job Title: INTERN - COMMUNICATIONS, I
Department/ Office: Office of Human Resources Management
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 4 May 2012-19 May 2012
Job Opening number: 12-PUB-DM OHRM-23816-R-NEW YORK (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The position is located in Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management and is for a minimum period of two months, with possibility of extension.
The internship is unpaid.
The internship will begin on 01 June and end on 31 July 2012. 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.
Responsibilities
Do you want to serve a bigger cause? Are you someone who thrives on diversity and working together with people from all over the world?
The Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management (OASG/OHRM) of the United Nations in New York is currently looking for someone with passion for communications who is enrolled in graduate school and is interested in an internship in a dynamic, international office which is mandated to provide human resources services across the global UN Secretariat.
The UN Secretariat is undergoing a number of HR management reforms. In April 2010, a new external outreach campaign to promote employment at the United Nations was launched through the UN Careers Portal (careers.un.org). The portal is a centerpiece of a brand developed for Careers at the UN. It communicates the type of talent the Organization is looking for to implement its mandates and it explains what makes the UN an employer of choice.
Against this backdrop, you will be part of a small team working on an exciting and ambitious new communications project to develop an internal website with a similar look and feel to the Careers Portal. The new site will provide user-friendly, engaging HR information to our 44,000 diverse staff working around the world.
Specifically, this intern will be involved with the first phase the website project, which will include conducting stakeholder discussions, focus groups and best practice research to help pave the way for the development of a cutting-edge website.
Organizational skills are a must for this role and an interest in research, writing and website or graphic design would also be an advantage.
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;
Be computer literate in standard software applications;
Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
Have a demonstrated the 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 this intership.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
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 program(e)
List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
Explain why you are the best candidate for this role
Explain your interest in the United Nations
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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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Closing Date: Saturday, 19 May 2012
Department/ Office: Office of Human Resources Management
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 4 May 2012-19 May 2012
Job Opening number: 12-PUB-DM OHRM-23816-R-NEW YORK (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The position is located in Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management and is for a minimum period of two months, with possibility of extension.
The internship is unpaid.
The internship will begin on 01 June and end on 31 July 2012. 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.
Responsibilities
Do you want to serve a bigger cause? Are you someone who thrives on diversity and working together with people from all over the world?
The Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management (OASG/OHRM) of the United Nations in New York is currently looking for someone with passion for communications who is enrolled in graduate school and is interested in an internship in a dynamic, international office which is mandated to provide human resources services across the global UN Secretariat.
The UN Secretariat is undergoing a number of HR management reforms. In April 2010, a new external outreach campaign to promote employment at the United Nations was launched through the UN Careers Portal (careers.un.org). The portal is a centerpiece of a brand developed for Careers at the UN. It communicates the type of talent the Organization is looking for to implement its mandates and it explains what makes the UN an employer of choice.
Against this backdrop, you will be part of a small team working on an exciting and ambitious new communications project to develop an internal website with a similar look and feel to the Careers Portal. The new site will provide user-friendly, engaging HR information to our 44,000 diverse staff working around the world.
Specifically, this intern will be involved with the first phase the website project, which will include conducting stakeholder discussions, focus groups and best practice research to help pave the way for the development of a cutting-edge website.
Organizational skills are a must for this role and an interest in research, writing and website or graphic design would also be an advantage.
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;
Be computer literate in standard software applications;
Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
Have a demonstrated the 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 this intership.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
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 program(e)
List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
Explain why you are the best candidate for this role
Explain your interest in the United Nations
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
Click Here to Apply
Closing Date: Saturday, 19 May 2012
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