INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

This internship is designed to be full-time, in-person in NY; however, it can be adjusted based on the availability of the successful candidates.

Six months

Org. Setting and Reporting The Internship is in the Human Rights and Outreach Programmes Section, with focus on Outreach Programmes on the Holocaust and the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. The Section is part of the Outreach Division of the Department of Global Communications. The Outreach Programmes were established by the United Nations General Assembly, and continue to build a network of partnerships with civil society, governments, educators and organizations engaged in education, research and commemoration. The Programmes organize the annual commemorative events at United Nations Headquarters in New York, and develop educational resources including multimedia products, teaching guides and exhibits, for use at United Nations Headquarters and in the field. Two internship positions are available, unpaid and full-time for a period of six months. The Interns will work up to five days per week (35 hours). Interns work in the United Nations Headquarters in New York under the supervision of a UN staff member to which they are assigned. Responsibilities Working under the supervision of the Public Information Officer, the interns will assist the Outreach Programmes’ team with its daily tasks. The selected interns may perform some of the following functions: - Assist with conducting research on thematic issues related to the Outreach Programmes, including Human Rights, genocide and international affairs. - Assist with drafting, formatting, editing and posting original website content/news stories, including graphics, photographs and video. - Assist with drafting social media content. - Assist with planning and organization of outreach events, including researching speakers, preparing invitations and promotional materials. - Assist with general office support. - Performing other duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme in human rights, international relations, history, Holocaust studies, communications, media studies, or related fields (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in human rights, international relations, history, Holocaust studies, communications, media studies, or related field (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above); Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Required and Desirable Work Experience 1) Skills and experience in researching thematic issues related to the Outreach Programmes’ mandates are highly desirable. 2) Skills and experience in writing, social media, graphic design and multimedia production are highly desirable. 3) Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

English and French are working languages of the UN Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the internship. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History 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) • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History 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. Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. Interns will need to provide all necessary hardware (computer), software and internet connection in case of performing the internship. This job opening is generic and further notice about any non-selections will not be issued due to the nature of the advertisement. 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. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, 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.

THE 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.