Communication Assistant

Work Location

This internship is located at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Ouagadougou and is offered for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension up to, but not exceeding, six months, depending on the needs of the department

Expected duration

3-6 months

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 at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Ouagadougou and is offered for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension up to, but not exceeding, six months, depending on the needs of the department.

Under the supervision of a responsible Official in UNIC Ouagadougou, the intern will perform the following tasks: -Assist in monitoring of messages on UN platforms. -Assist in the media analysis and monitoring process -Any other task requiring assistance

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet 1 of the following requirements: -Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, - Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

Languages

-English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in French is required. -Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

A completed online application (cover note and personal history profile) is required. Incomplete Applications will not be considered. Cover letter must include: -Degree program (What are you currently studying) -Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the program) -Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship -Explain your interest in the United Nations internship program In your online personal history profile, be sure to include all past work experience, computer skills and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration.

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.