UNICC is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion within its workforce, providing an environment that reflects the values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. UNICC is dedicated to the SDGs, making SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-10 (Reduce Inequalities) the organization goals. 

About UNICC:

The objectives of the Centre, as stated by its mandate, are to provide information and communication technology (ICT) services (including training) on an inter-organizational basis.

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, with a specific need for French translation skills.

Organizational setting and reporting:

Interns work 5 days per week under the supervision of an experienced member of the MSO unit 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

Competencies:

• Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates a 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.

Education:

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

Work Experience:

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participate in the UNICC’s internship program, but applicants should have the following functional and technical skills:

• Excellent French language skills including translation for web project
• 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

Language:

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