Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the UN Webcast Unit of the News and Media Division of the Department of Public Information. The UN Webcast is responsible for the live and on-demand video streaming coverage, on UN Web TV website (webtv.un.org) and Social Media platforms, of United Nations meetings and events held at UN Headquarters and at major UN Conferences held worldwide. The selected Intern reports to the Chief of UN Webcast. The internship period is for a minimum of four (4) months to the maximum of six (6) months. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five (5) days per week (35 hours).

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of UN Webcast and/or senior colleagues, the intern will assist with the daily live and on-demand webcast coverage of United Nations meetings and events on UN Web TV website (webtv.un.org). The candidate will be trained to retrieve and edit videos from a Media Asset Management System (MAMS) and to use a cloud video platform to upload videos along with relevant metadata for publishing on UN Web TV website. The intern may also assist with live and on-demand streaming on Social Media accounts, including the UN Youtube channel, Facebook (UNWebTV) and Twitter (UNWebTV) as well as with other tasks.

Competencies

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.

Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. 

Teamwork: 
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. 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.

Education

Applicants must be enrolled in, or have recently graduated from, a graduate degree programme in broadcast journalism, communication, media studies, information technology, political science, international relations, analytics or related area. 

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, Department of Public Information, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicants must: 

(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme in broadcast journalism, communication, media studies, information technology, political science, international relations, analytics or related field (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in broadcast journalism, communication, media studies, information technology, political science, international relations, analytics or related field (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or 
(c) have graduated with a university degree in broadcast journalism, communication, media studies, information technology, political science, international relations, analytics or related field (as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation. 

2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar. 

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 internship programme. However, they are encouraged to list all relevant work experience in their UN professional history profile (PHP). For this internship, familiarity with video editing is desired.

Languages

For this internship, fluency in English is a must. Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and/or Spanish) is desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

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).
- IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- Top three areas of interest/department preferences.
- Explanation of why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s).
- Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all earned degrees, past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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.