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INTERN: Multimedia Intern at UN

By Midori Yasuda on July 12, 2013

TO Apply, go to https://careers.un.org and under “Search Job Openings” select the Internships tab, and select “Duty Station: New York”

       
Job Title: MULTIMEDIA INTERN – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, I                
Department/ Office: Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Duty Station: NEW YORK                                
Posting Period: 3 July 2013-2 August 2013
Job Opening number: 13-IMA-DPKO-28921-R-NEW YORK (O)
                                                                                                               
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity                                                                
Org. Setting and Reporting: The Internship is in the Information Management Unit of the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations. It is for a period of two months with an opportunity for an extension, depending on the needs of the unit and availability of the candidate. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days a week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
       
Responsibilities
               
The intern will assist one of the United Nations peacekeeping information management programmes. Examples of duties to be performed include the following:

 Develop video and interactive training support materials including research of relevant tools and video production methodologies for remote delivery in low-bandwidth environments;
 Post web content and support website content management;

 Support the maintenance of content databases and electronic resources;

 Create metadata for digital collections; and,
 Support the activities of the Information Management Unit, as needed.
TO APPLY, go to https://careers.un.org and under “Search Job Openings” select Internships tab, and select “Duty Station: New York”
       
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
– IT skills and video software that you are proficient in.
– 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 or multimedia, and three references.

Due to the 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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