Location: New York
Deadline: Wednesday, 07 August 2013
Description
Department/ Office
Department of Management
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
23 July 2013-7 August 2013
Job Opening number
13-ADM-DM-29393-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Knowledge Management Service provides strategy and tools to enable an effective knowledge management environment in which United Nations personnel and their stakeholders capture, share and disseminate the substantive knowledge relevant to their expertise. The Sales/Marketing Intern reports to Information Systems Officer within the Social Collaboration and Networking Unit. The Department of Management/OICT/KMS internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the Office. 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
Key responsibilities: The Intern will support the development and implementation of a communications plan and approach for Unite Connections, a social collaboration platform, as well as, community management. He/she will be responsible for supporting the drafting or producing of specific type or types (e.g. print, broadcast, etc.) of information communications products for target audiences, to include promotional products, brochures, online content (e.g. blog posts and wikis), graphics, and video clips. Candidates must be familiar with social media, web-based tools, and graphic design tools in order to carry out the responsibilities outlined above. Responsibilities will also include the following:
Conceptualizes and drafts promotional copy for use in different marketing channels, including advertising, Internet, and e-mail.
Conceptualizes and creates graphic material for varied print and electronic media projects such as brochures, posters, web pages, blogs, and e-newsletters.
Prepares and coordinates inclusion of new material in websites and online communities; drafts wiki content and blog posts; prepares and incorporates graphics as needed using Photoshop, Illustrator, or other graphic design software.
Assists in the development of questionnaire surveys and the analysis of the results and coordinates market research mailings and related activities.
Support the Information Systems Officer to ensure content and materials meet the communication and engagement goals of the Social Collaboration and Networking Unit.
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 pursing 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 demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have the ability to 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
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
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 programme).
List the design skills and software programmes that you are proficient in.
List your top three areas of interest/department preferences.
Explain why you are the best candidate for the specific Team(s).
Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
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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