INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION job at United Nations Volunteers

Vacancy title:
INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Human Resources ]

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United Nations Volunteers

Deadline of this Job:
29 November 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Arusha , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities
• Provide a daily news summary circulated by local mass media (Radio and TV, newspapers, press conferences, and interviews.) Regional press (Newspapers, Radio and TV, Interviews, visits of Heads of States, etc.). International (Radio and TV, interviews, newspapers, etc).
• Assist in public relations and protocol services.
• Assist in library activities such as locating online journal articles, responding to reference queries and carrying out circulation tasks
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Mechanism’s public relations activities, including drafting social media messaging and researching archival material for supporting visuals.
• Assist in improving public awareness regarding access to unclassified records of the ICTR, ICTY and Mechanism
• Assist in providing general office support; responding to complex information requests and inquiries;
• Researches, compiles and presents basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Public Information Officer.

Competencies
• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

• 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational 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.

• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”. Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology. thinks “outside the box”. Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education
• Candidates for internships in the External Relations section are required to be enrolled in, or have completed in the last 12 months, a relevant diploma/degree programme in communications, journalism, multimedia studies or similar. Knowledge of major social media platforms is required. Knowledge of photography and/or audio-visual production is an asset. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.

• Candidates who could not apply earlier due to family responsibilities such as childcare, care for an elderly or sick family member, their own illness or who are attempting a career change or are re-entering the workforce will also be considered.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants must attach ALL of the following documents to each UN Careers portal application submitted via https://careers.un.org 

1. A cover letter, including an available start and end date for the internship.
2. Two letters of recommendation preferably from academic or professional referees;
3. Copies of university/law studies transcripts, or enrolment (including courses taken and grades received.)
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Job Info
Job Category: Human Resource jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Internship
Deadline of this Job: 29 November 2022
Duty Station: Arusha
Posted: 16-11-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-11-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 16-11-2066
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