Intern - Public Information temporary

Assist in drafting and editing content for public information materials, including press releases, newsletter articles, blogs and social media;.
Assist in producing social media plans and campaigns, as well as explore more potential digital outreach initiatives to raise online visibility of the flagship publication;.
Produce various multimedia materials for online and offline products, including infographics, motion graphics, short videos, publication covers, presentation templates and event flyers;.
Prepare professional presentation slides to be used to promote the work, projects, and activities of the division;.
Assist in video production including shooting and editing videos, mixing sound and animating slideshows, if required;.
Assist in the organization and execution of the launch of publications and events;.
Provide background research for public information materials;.
Participate and provide support in division
• and ESCAP-organized events, working with key internal and external stakeholders;.
Support the development of funding proposals and donor scoping for potential projects;.
Initiate and carry out assigned tasks/special projects.
• Competencies The United Nations Core Competencies include
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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; and 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; and 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; and meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Optional Competencies
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; and uses time efficiently.
• Creativity
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; and is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• Technological Awareness
Is aware of and educated in the use of software tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Canva, other graphics design software); applies technology tools to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology and to share insights on new technologies with the team to support public awareness of division accomplishments and projects; and understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the division.
(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).
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Have demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Studio and Canva is desirable.
Interest in planning and executing advocacy campaigns is desirable.
Interest in the promotion of services to clients and customers is desirable.
Ability to write text for marketing and promotional materials is desirable.
Ability to interact well with people of various social and cultural backgrounds in an occasionally stressful environment is desirable.
Ability to manage your time and priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, which are often time-sensitive is desirable.
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