Intern - Multimedia Librarian/archivist temporary

Assisting in the curation, digitization, indexing and archiving of multimedia materials.
Adding and improving metadata and metadata schemes for audio-visual records and files.
Assisting in ongoing improvements to, and maintenance of, content management systems, databases, spreadsheets and other organizational tools for improved searching of audio-visual materials.
Processing and/or cataloguing archival collections.
Researching people or events covered by a collection.
Initiating and carrying out other assigned tasks/special projects.
• 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.
Optional Competencies
• Technological awareness*: Keeps abreast of available technology.
Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office.
Shows willingness to learn new technology.
EducationTo qualify for an internship with the ESCAP Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
• Applicants must meet one of the following conditions*:
(a) be enrolled in a library science, audio-visual archives, communications, information science, media studies, journalism, or related field of bachelor's degree or graduate programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
(b) have graduated with a BA or MA degree in library science, audio-visual archives, communications, information science, media studies, journalism, or related field (as defined in (a) or (b) above).
such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar.
Experience working in Microsoft Sharepoint and multimedia software is desirable.
Knowledge of or experience working with online repositories, integrated library systems, digital asset management systems or similar tools is desirable.
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.
LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Special Notice REMOTE INTERNSHIPS (COVID-19)*: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, insurance and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• The Cover Note must include*: Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme).
List of the IT skills and library or digital asset management software and systems that you are proficient in (e.g. Web/intranet content management, SharePoint, MS Teams, communities of