INTERN - COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT - Economic Commission for Africa

	This internship is located in the communication section of the Public Information and Knowledge Management Division, for a minimum period of three (3) months with an opportunity for extension, pending on the needs of the division. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. The  internship is for 2-6 months. Candidates may be selected throughout the posting period, on an "as-needed" basis.
		Responsibilities
	Under the general supervision of the Communications officer, duties may include, but are not limited to: Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Under the general supervision of the Communications officer, duties may include, but are not limited to: undertake media monitoring and flag appropriate stories to wider team,  build and maintain contact databases, assist in organizing media events including sending out invitations, assist in preparation and distribution of press kits, duplicate and disseminate all press releases, speeches and other conference related documents to media, assist in organizing guided tours of ECA, responsible for the media room, assist the Web team in the packaging of CDs, flash disks for major ECA publications and events.
		Competencies
	Communications: 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 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.
		Education
	Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) in the areas of IT, web designing or web management; or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
		Work Experience
	Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
		Languages
	English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is highly desirable.
		Assessment Method
	Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
		Special Notice
	A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: - Title of degree you are currently pursuing - Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme) - List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in - Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s) - Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
		United Nations Considerations
	The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. To Apply:  https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=30480&