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About United Nations

The United Nations stands as a global sentinel for cooperation, championing diplomacy over conflict and unity over division. Committed to fostering peace, development, and human rights, it transcends borders to address the world's most pressing challenges, epitomizing the collective aspirations of humanity toward a harmonious and just world.

Your role

Organization setting and reporting:

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a knowledge-based organization that, through its Revenue and Product Management Section, diligently oversees revenue-generating activities such as publications, databases, and events, while concurrently setting international standards for aviation safety, air navigation, security, and environmental protection.

The revenues generated by these activities are required to promote the implementation of ICAO’s Strategic Objectives and to carry out related Programme Support. The Section is responsible for the overall strategic planning, stakeholders’ collaboration, coordination, promotion, and distribution of these sellable products in close coordination with the other Bureaux/Offices of the Organization.

The Product Management Unit (PTM) at ICAO takes charge of pinpointing, evaluating, and executing revenue-generating prospects while spearheading marketing and branding endeavors to meet revenue goals. Guided by the Head of PTM, the intern collaborates across ICAO units, particularly supporting the marketing team's initiatives for the online magazine, fostering a dynamic approach to collaborative business endeavors.

The intern will work closely with the rest of the unit to:

• Provide editing and copywriting support for ICAO event marketing;
• Assist in curating and drafting content for the ICAO online magazine;
• Assist in the development of social media posts, organic and paid, to promote UnitingAviation.com articles and drive greater brand awareness and readership of the platform;
• Support the development of marketing and sales collateral for RPM products and services (print and digital);
• Format and publish articles from legacy issues of ICAO’s publications on to the UnitingAviation.com online magazine;
• Assist in the development of a contributor program to increase the diversity of content published on UnitingAviation.com;
• Research aviation publishers, international organizations, aviation partners, and other relevant bodies that can provide relevant content to ICAO’s online magazine;
• Utilize digital tools to develop profiles on social media influencers, journalists, and bloggers;
• Monitor and report on analytics for uniting aviation;
• Perform other related duties.

Training & development

The United Nations internship program offers comprehensive training and development opportunities to aspiring professionals. With a focus on cultivating skills and knowledge across various fields, interns gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the organization's work. Through mentorship, workshops, and practical assignments, the program equips interns with the necessary tools to thrive in their careers and contribute to the UN's global mission.

Salary & benefits

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern.

Benefits may include:

• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Learning & professional development programs
• Work-life balance
• Diverse culture

Career progression

At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience through engaging in meaningful work across various fields, contributing to the UN's mission of promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, the program equips interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for future career advancement within the organization as well as other organizations.

Work-life balance

The United Nations strongly recognizes that interns need time for personal and social activities outside of work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis. They provide opportunities for interns to engage in meaningful work while ensuring they have time for personal growth and well-being.

Culture & vibe

At the United Nations, the culture and vibe are truly exceptional. From savoring a delightful cup of coffee to engaging with talented colleagues, it's a place that offers insightful experiences in a friendly environment. Embracing diversity, the workspace becomes a vibrant hub of varied perspectives, while maintaining high standards for sustained success.

About you

Competencies:

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
• 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.
• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programs or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs.

Education:

• Applicants must, at the time of application, have completed or be enrolled in a university degree or higher. The program must be in a field of study related to marketing, business, communications, public or business administration, political science, and/or journalism.
• Knowledge of digital communications and publishing platforms. Layout and design experience would be an asset.

Work experience:

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced course work, or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages:

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English are required.
• A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.

How to apply

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Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
• youtube.com/unitednations