AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Posting Title: INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION, I (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title: INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION
Department/Office: Department of Global Communications
Duty Station: DAR-ES-SALAAM
Posting Period: 07 October 2019 – 20 October 2019
Job Opening Number: 19-Public Information-DGC-124628-J-Dar-es-Salaam (A)
Staffing Exercise N/A
The Department of Global Communications/Strategic Communications division internship is for a minimum of three months with an opportunity for extension up to but not exceeding six months, pending the needs of the department or office to which they are assigned.
The internship position is located in the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Dar es Salaam within the Information Centres Service (ICS), Strategic Communications Division (SCD), Department of Global Communications (DGC). The incumbent is under the direct supervision of UNIC’s Director and/or the National Information Officer (NIO). UNICs are the principal sources of information about the United Nations system in the countries where they are located, they are also responsible for promoting greater public understanding of and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developing countries.
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.
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
•Monitor the media for news stories of interest to the UN and assist to prepare press bulletin;
•Assist in public information projects of UNIC, UN Communication Group and the UN Country Team.
•Assist in producing social media plans and campaigns, as well as explore more potential online initiatives to raise visibility of UN works;
•Assist UNIC in maintaining its social media channels;
•Assist in the organization and execution of events to mark UN days observances, press conferences, media launches, campaigns, educational outreach or exhibitions;
•Help design various information materials, including publication covers, presentation templates, flyers, infographics and social media visuals;
•Help take photos of events, when required and provide assistance in managing the photo library.
•Provide assistance in shooting and editing film videos, mix sound and slideshows, if required;
•Provide general office support (e.g. processing correspondence, maintaining files, records, and/or contact directory/databases, organizing meetings, taking meeting minutes, etc.);
•Perform other related administrative duties, as required.
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 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.
MODE OF APPLICATION: APPLY ONLINE
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
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;
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 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.
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