Applications from women are particularly encouraged for this internship

About the UNICC:

The United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) is the leading provider of Information Technology and Communications (ICT) services within the United Nations System. Over the last four decades, UNICC has been continually expanding the services it is providing to its Partners in various parts of the world, and in various areas of ICT.

As a part of the UN family, UNICC espouses the same values that the UN embraces. As a service provider, its core values are unmatched and underlie its continued growth: trust, customer-focus, accountability, understanding cross-cultural differences, excellence, innovation and teamwork. This combination has made UNICC the preferred provider of shared ICT services within the United Nations System.

UNICC is committed to delivering reliable ICT services driven by best practices. With its world-class technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure, together with the vast cross-domain experience of its very knowledgeable staff, UNICC is always ready to offer UN-friendly shared solutions to the United Nations System of Organizations.

Purpose of the position:

UNICC requires a Communications Aide Intern for support in on-going and new communications projects.

Organizational setting and reporting:

Interns work 5 days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Communications Officer and will be provided guidance and support to perform the responsibilities mentioned below.

Responsibilities could include:

• Assist with communications strategy design and implementation
• Build documents, templates and presentations
• Collaborate with internal departments to deliver marketing collateral
• Assist in curating news, sales sheets and information briefs
• Help deliver campaign communications for internal and Client stakeholders

UNICC Global Competencies:

• Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behaviour; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.
• Communication: Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and interaction with others; actively listens. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute.
• Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.
• Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.
• Setting an example: Acts within UNICC’s / WHO’s professional, ethical and legal boundaries and encourages others to adhere to these. Behaves consistently in accordance with clear personal ethics and values.

Education:

To qualify for this internship, applicants must be currently enrolled in a University programme (final year of a Master’s degree or equivalent) or must have graduated in the last 6 months, specializing in areas that are relevant to UNICC’s line of business such as communications, journalism or media studies.

Work Experience:

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participate in the UNICC’s internship program, but it is desired that applicants have knowledge in some of the following areas:

• Demonstrated interest in IT (but techie skills not needed per se)
• Familiarity, interest, and expertise in digital technologies
• Professional writing skills and some experience with technical and business writing
• Well-developed graphic design skills
• Experience with WordPress, SharePoint and web content management desirable
• Understanding of communications strategies, preferably in a UN setting
• Experience of synthesizing, quality assuring, editing and compiling relevant information
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• High degree of initiative, dependability and ability to work with little supervision
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters, and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
• Teamwork, creativity, accuracy of detailed project work, sense of humor, interest to learn new things and be part of a humanitarian mission
• Ability to deliver quality results

Language:

• Fluency in English is required (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of French or Spanish a plus.

Starting date:

• Internship duration is anticipated to range from May 2022 to November 2022