Communication - Public Information

Work Location

UNIC Lima

Expected duration

​6 months​ , Hybrid

Duties and Responsibilities

​The global network of United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) is part of the Strategic Communications Division of the Department of Global Communications. It is key to the Organization’s ability to reach the peoples of the world and to share the United Nations story with them in their own languages. These centres, working in coordination with the UN system, reach out to the media and educational institutions, engage in partnerships with governments, local civil society organizations and the private sector, and maintain libraries and electronic information resources.

Just as 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 support for 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 (UNIC Lima) in Peru and is offered for an initial period of two months, with an opportunity for extension up to, but not exceeding, six months, pending on the needs of the department.

The internship is UNPAID. The Interns must cover full time working hours (35 hours), under the supervision and support of a staff member from the office to which they are assigned.

Part-time schedules could be arranged depending on UNIC Lima’s requirements. ​​Intern will report to UNIC Lima’s National Information Officer.​ ​​Intern will contribute to prepare graphic material for social media campaigns.​ ​​Specific tasks the intern will​ fulfil:

Provide general office support; respond to complex information requests and inquiries of UNIC Lima; draft media and other communication documents.

Assist UNIC Lima in the production and delivery of information communications products and services;

Assist on media outreach, e.g. drafting and distribution of press releases and other information materials to mass media and civil society organizations;

Assist in the updates and further development of internal databases; update UN website and social media accounts in Peru, including drafting and editing content, with guidance of subject matter experts;

Assist in the researching and compiling of basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services about the UN.

Assist with UNIC Lima audio-visual material; by producing digital imaging; write captions for UN photos, when required;

Assist in the production and editing of UNIC Lima video/film projects, radio program or website projects; produce scripts, cue cards, etc., select and catalogue sound and visual materials for inclusion in UN productions.

Assist in development and final production of social media products, as well as enrich potential online initiatives to audiences to raise awareness of the UN work.

Help monitor news and reactions in media and social platforms relevant to UN priorities and prepare a daily news brief bulletin.

Assist in the regular update of UNIC-Lima directories and distribution lists.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

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. -Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work.

experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

-Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, as well as design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud. -Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable. -Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Languages

English and Spanish are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written Spanish is required. Fluency in English is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.