Internship - Public Information /News Monitoring, New York

• Organization: DPI - Department of Public Information
• Country: United States
• City: New York, USA
• Office: DPI New York
• Grade: I-1

Closing date: Thursday, 4 June 2015

Posting Title: Internship - Public information / News Monitoring, I
Job Code Title: INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION
Department/ Office: Department of Public Information
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 20 May 2015-4 June 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PUB-DPI-43008-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice

A complete 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 programme)
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
• List your top three areas of interest/department preferences.
• Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s).
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Due to a high volume of applicants received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Department of Public Information/News and Media Division/Press Service/News Monitoring Unit internship is for two months with an
opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the department.

• The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
• 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

• Searches online commercial databases for articles carried by the international media on issues of interest to the UN to be included in the Daily Press Clipping;
• Provides media analyses of news articles relating to the UN, the SG, UN agencies and senior officials;
• Reviews, selects, summarizes and edits breaking news stories for inclusion in the daily News Bulletins;
• Edits machine captioned transcripts of broadcast media stories related to the UN, its Specialized Agencies and other related UN issues;
• Updates the Unit's page on the Intranet (iSeek).

Competencies
Core 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 clients

Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, Department of Public Information, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field (as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.
2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar.
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.
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
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