Vacancy #: UNIOGBIS/INTERN – 01/2018 //  Deadline: 10 February, 2018

Post Title:  Public Information // Level: Internship

Organizational Unit: Public Information Unit // Location: Bissau

Location: Bissau

UNIOGBIS invites candidates for the position highlighted above.  Interested candidates are requested to submit complete application (Motivation Letter and P.11 and/or Curriculum Vitae), to UNIOGBIS Human Resources Section. Please note that you can also apply by email to uniogbis-recruitment@un.org;

Kindly note that upon receipt of applications, ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organizational Setting and Reporting:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief PIU, the intern will be expected to provide support to the information and communication functions of UNIOGBIS.

Responsibilities:

• Conceive, prepare proposals, write, photograph, edit and assist in the design of specific print/web/digital photo montages;
• Edit and archive photography with specific data information;
• Update UNIOGBIS/UN social media on a regular basis;
• Assist in developing graphic materials, edit audio-visual content, prepare PowerPoint presentations, and other related activities;
• Contribute to the production and distribution of audience-targeted, multimedia communication    products. An emphasis will be placed on the use of social media channels, web content (newsletters, web stories), audio-visual materials (PSAs, thematic and regional features, radio spots), and print products (reports, brochures);
• Assist with building and updating databases;
• Perform any other function as requested by the supervisor;

Competencies:

PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.

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.

Education:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
• 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 to 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:

• Fluency in English or French (both oral and written) is required;
• Fluency in Portuguese and Creole is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment:

• A writing sample in English and a design sample (e.g. presentation on PowerPoint or on other applications) will be required.
• A test will be conducted for shortlisted applicants.