{"id":16406,"date":"2015-01-21T09:11:10","date_gmt":"2015-01-21T14:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=16406"},"modified":"2015-01-21T09:11:10","modified_gmt":"2015-01-21T14:11:10","slug":"intern-un-peacekeeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2015\/01\/21\/intern-un-peacekeeping\/","title":{"rendered":"[INTERN] UN Peacekeeping"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nDear ITP Students, I am urgently looking for an intern to support the development of multimedia materials to be delivered to 100K+ UN field officers globally. Final Cut Pro experience required. Please contact me if you have any questions at\u00a0goodness@un.org<\/a>. Hours are super flexible, very supportive ITP-friendly environment. Looking immediately, for 2 months or more.<\/span>
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\nApply here:<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/inspira.un.org\/psc\/UNCAREERS\/EMPLOYEE\/HRMS\/c\/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=38433<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0JOB: Multimedia Intern – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, I \u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0Department\/ Office: \u00a0Department of Peacekeeping Operations \u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0Duty Station: \u00a0NEW YORK \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Posting Period: \u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a019 November 2014-17 February 2015\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0Job Opening number: \u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a014-IMA-DPKO-38433-R-NEW YORK (O) \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Special Notice \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Cover Note must include:\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u2022 Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)<\/span>
\n\u2022 List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u2022 List your top three areas of interest.\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u2022 Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u2022 Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Org. Setting and Reporting \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0The 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. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Responsibilities \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0The intern will assist one of the United Nations peacekeeping information management programmes. Examples of duties to be performed include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

\uf0a7 Developing video and interactive training support materials including research of relevant tools and video production methodologies for remote delivery in low-bandwidth environments;<\/span>
\n\uf0a7 Posting web content and support website content management;<\/span>
\n\uf0a7 Support the maintenance of content databases and electronic resources;<\/span>
\n\uf0a7 Creating metadata for digital collections; and,<\/span>
\n\uf0a7 Supporting the activities of Information Management Unit activities, as needed. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Competencies \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Communication:<\/span>
\n-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively<\/span>
\n-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately<\/span>
\n-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication<\/span>
\n-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience<\/span>
\n-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed<\/span><\/p>\n

Teamwork:<\/span>
\n-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals<\/span>
\n-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others\u2019 ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others<\/span>
\n-Places team agenda before personal agenda<\/span>
\n-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position<\/span>
\n-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Client Orientation:<\/span>
\n-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be \u201cclients \u201d and seeks to see things from clients\u2019 point of view<\/span>
\n-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect<\/span>
\n-Identifies clients\u2019 needs and matches them to appropriate solutions<\/span>
\n-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients\u2019 environment to keep informed and anticipate problems<\/span>
\n-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects<\/span>
\n-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client<\/span><\/p>\n

Technological Awareness:<\/span>
\n-Keeps abreast of available technology<\/span>
\n-Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office<\/span>
\n-Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks<\/span>
\n-Shows willingness to learn new technology \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Education \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u2022 Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor\u2019s level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;<\/span>
\n\u2022 Be computer literate in standard software applications;<\/span>
\n\u2022 Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and<\/span>
\n\u2022 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. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Work Experience \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Languages \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written [English\/French\/Spanish\/ Arabic\/Chinese\/Russian] is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.\u00a0 Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0Assessment Method \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0N\/A. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0United Nations Considerations \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0The 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. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n\u00a0No Fee \u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0THE 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\u2019 BANK ACCOUNTS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apply here:<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/inspira.un.org\/psc\/UNCAREERS\/EMPLOYEE\/HRMS\/c\/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=38433<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

or go to\u00a0CAREERS.UN.ORG<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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