United Nations Intern - Public Information Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
United Nations Intern - Public Information Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Posting Title:Intern - Public Information (multiple positions), I (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title:
Intern - Public Information
Department/Office:
Economic Commission for Africa
Duty Station:
Addis Ababa
Job Opening Number:
18-Public Information-ECA-98563-J-Addis Ababa (A)
Org. Setting and Reporting
The Communications Section of the Public Information and Knowledge Management Division (CS/PIKMD) is offering an internship for a period of three months with possible extension of maximum six months.
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.
The UNECA is mandated to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development. To find out more about UNECA, please go to www.uneca.org.
Responsibilities
As part of its on going functions, the Communication Team needs the service of an Intern to support the accomplishment of the related tasks, including generating related write-ups and story lines. He/She will also support media relation functions related to press conferences and media advisories such as:
Monitoring media reports (local and international) of ECA events and prepare coverage reports,
build and maintain media contact databases,
assist in organizing and coordinating ECA media events such as press conferences/briefings, workshops,
assist in preparation and distribution of press kits,
assist with media interview requests, and handle other media related inquiries
disseminate press releases, speeches and conference related documents to media,
assist with Ethiopian government media clearance process of international media
manage the media room,
assist in organizing guided tours of ECA,
assist the Web team in the packaging of CDs, flash disks for major ECA publications and events.
Competencies
Team Work:
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.
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.
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 and meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Applications must meet one of the following educational 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;
Be computer literate in standard software applications;
Have a demonstrated and 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 includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the United Nations Internship Programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the United Nations Internship Programme.
Knowledge of another United Nations language will be considered an asset.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 29th December 2018
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Intern - Public Information Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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