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The United Nations promotes international cooperation, uniting all its Member States' strength to maintain peace and security, and foster economic and social advancement of all people. Its mandate is to ensure respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, gender, language or religion.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The United Nations Information Centers (UNICs) belong to the Information Centres Services (ICS), Campaigns and Country Operations Division (CCOD) of the Department of Global Communications (DGC).    The 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 supports the aims and activities of, the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developing countries.  This internship is located in the United Nations Information Centre in New Delhi, India.  The internship is UNPAID.  UN interns work full-time, five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.  Interns are expected to perform the following duties:  • conduct research for various UN events and campaigns. Support the implementation of UN campaigns and events. • provide organizing and logistical support for UNIC events and activities. • assist in media monitoring. • assist in preparing communications materials, including public events, web articles, social media posts, and media relations. • assist in organizing, selecting, and use film/video footage for social media and feature stories. • Draft content for the website and social media platforms. • fulfill other UNIC responsibilities at the request of UNIC colleagues, as needed and based on the individual’s background.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:   a. Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,  b. Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)  Applicants must also:  -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 UN Charter. -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. “No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.” “Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.”

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required.

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