INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION, I

Job Title:
   
INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION, I
   
Department/ Office:
   
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
   
Duty Station:
   
BANGKOK
   
Posting Period:
   
12 December 2012-31 January 2013
   
Job Opening number:
   
12-PUB-OHCHR-26090-P-BANGKOK (O)
      
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity                       
Org. Setting and Reporting  
    
The OHCHRinternship is for 6 months.

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.Read more...
      
Responsibilities
  
Under the guidance and directive of the Head of the Office, the intern will assist OHCHR Regional Office for South-East Asia in discharging a range of public information tasks, in particular:

• Assist in preparing daily news;
• Assist in obtaining news clippings on human rights issues from newspapers and online sources;
• Provide research for backgrounders/press releases/position papers;
• Help design and prepare various information materials and publications;
• Provide assistance in preparing public information materials, including presentation;
- Assist in distribution of materials, including through establishment and maintenance of updated distribution lists:
• Assist in the preparation of briefing sessions on the work of OHCHR;
• Assist in the organization and execution of special events to mark UN observances related to human rights;
• Help take photos of events, when required;
• Help organize human rights events/exhibitions;
• Assist in uploading information and updating OHCHR ROB’s website;
• Other ad-hoc assignments as required by the Head of the Office, or direct supervisor.
      
Competencies
      
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 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

Planning & Organizing:
-Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
-Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
-Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
-Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
-Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
-Uses time efficiently

Accountability:
-Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments
-Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards
-Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules
-Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments
-Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
    
Education  
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school(second university degree or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least fours years of full-studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.

Be computer literate in standard software applications;

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 the 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.  Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the Internship Programme.  Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
   
Assessment Method
      
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
     
Special Notice
      
A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) if 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
- List your top three areas of interest/department preferences
- 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 experience, 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.
   
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