Intern, Public Advocacy and Communication Support I, Job in Kenya - UN

Intern – Public Advocacy and Communication Support I

Responsibilities

• Engages in outreach and communication
  efforts to promote and support various public advocacy campaigns and activities.


• Supports in Generating a variety of
  written materials, such as draft background papers, analyses, sections of
  reports and studies, contributions to publications, etc.


• Offers substantial support for meetings,
  conferences, and similar events, including suggesting agenda topics,
  identifying participants, preparing documents and presentations, etc.


• Assists in coordinating administrative
  and financial responsibilities within the section.

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.


• 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.


• 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.

Education

Applicants must at the
time of application 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 program (minimum Bachelor’s level or
  equivalent);


• Have graduated with a university degree
  and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of
  graduation.


• Be computer literate in standard
  software applications.


• Studies in communication, international
  affairs, or environment-related field preferred.


• Have demonstrated keen interest in the
  work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of
  the 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.

Work Experience

• 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.

Languages

• English and French are the working
  languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position,
  fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another
  official UN language is desirable.

How to Apply

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