Intern - Public Information [temporary]

This internship is located in the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Rio de Janeiro, within the Information Centres Service (ICS), Strategic Communications Division (SCD), Department of Global Communications (DGC) and is available for an initial period of two months, with an opportunity for extension up to, but not exceeding, six months, pending on the needs of the department and availability of the intern.

UNICs are the principal sources of information about the United Nations system in the countries where they are located, they are also responsible for promoting greater public understanding of and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developing countries.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the National Information Officer (NIO) or the Public Information Assistant (PIA)

**Responsibilities**:
Under the supervision of the National Information Officer (NIO) or Public Information Assistant (PIA), the responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Assist in the provision of general office support; assist in responding to complex information requests and inquiries of UNIC Rio de Janeiro;
Assist in the production of journalistic content and news stories; assist in drafting media and other communication documents; Assist in translating from/to English of text or/and video or/and graphics;
Assist in the compiling of basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services about the UN;
Assist in monitoring the media for news stories of interest to the UNIC; Assist on media outreach, e.g. distribution of press releases and other information materials to mass media and civil society organizations;
Assist in development and final production of social media products, as well as enrich potential online initiatives to audiences to raise awareness of the UN work;
Assist in other activities as requested.

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.
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
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must:
(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

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

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in Portuguese and knowledge of English (at least read, write and translate) are required for the internship.

Assessment

Special Notice
The Cover Note must include:

- Title of degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the program)
- List the IT skills and programs that you are proficient in.
- List your top three areas of interest/department preferences
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
- In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, interns may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. The intern must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion