INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is based in New York and is located in the office of the Chief Executive of Pension Administration (CEPA) of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF or the Fund). For more information about the Fund, visit www.unjspf.org. The incumbent will be part of the UNJSPF Communications team and will report to the Public Information Officer in the office of the Chief Executive of Pension Administration, in charge of the overall communication strategy of the Fund. The internship is UNPAID and full-time for a duration of three months, with the possibility of extension to up to six months. Interns work five days per week (35 hours), with the possibility of working remotely up to three days per week. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Public Information Intern will be responsible for the following duties: • Coordinate the gathering of user requirements and support the implementation of a project to enhance search capabilities of the UNJSPF website. • Support the implementation of the communication plan for the launch of new UNJSPF forms for clients. • Draft and post articles on the Fund's website and intranet about key events, initiatives, and communications to clients in accordance with the relevant editorial calendars. • Review or create visuals for selected UNJSPF publications. • Review PPT presentations to ensure consistency with the graphic guidelines of UNJSPF as well as provide a fresh and professional look and feel. • Maintain UNJSPF Communications email account, and answer or categorize emails to ensure they are addressed adequately and in accordance with plans. • Support the development and implementation of a social media calendar for external audiences. • Contribute to maintaining corporate social media accounts. • Assist in implementing various PR activities/events and producing related minutes and analytical reports. • Prepare background information on selected topics. • [For French/Spanish speakers] Assist in translating selected UNJSPF news stories, social media posts, videos and publications into French or Spanish. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: • Communication Officers and Public Information Assistants throughout the UNJSPF. • CEPA Office staff. • Administrative staff and focal points in UNJSPF Pension Administration services. Expected results: • Provides effective communication support to the Communications Team in implementing the communication strategy of the Fund in accordance with the communication policy of the Fund and based on relevant editorial calendars. • Processes work and initiates appropriate follow-up actions under minimal supervision. • Demonstrates initiative in the identification and resolution of issues/problems. • Is well-organized and produces accurate reports, minutes, and/or data, completed with only general guidance. • Consistently applies appropriate policies, guidelines, and procedures. • Effectively and, in a timely manner, liaises and interacts with colleagues, user groups and other concerned parties internally and externally. The intern is expected to: • 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 includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. 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. EducationTo qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants to the programme must meet one of the following requirements at the time of their application: (a) Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent). • Applicants who have graduated (as defined in (a) or (b) above), if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. • Be computer literate in standard software applications. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceNo working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Three months of experience in communication, either in graphic design, journalism, publishing, social media, websites development or maintenance, or a related area (also part- time) are desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is desirable. AssessmentPotential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. Special NoticeA person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this instruction, \"child\" means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member's spouse (son- or daughter-in-law). \"Sibling\" includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. A completed online application (Cover Note and Administrative Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: • Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?) • Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) • List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. • List your top three areas of interest. • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your online Administrative Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. United Nations ConsiderationsAccording to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No FeeTHE 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.