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Your role

The internship is located in the Chinese Language Unit, Social Media Section, Campaigns and Country Operations Division of the Department of Global Communications. Interns report to full-time professional staff in the Chinese Language Unit. They encourage candidates who can ideally commit to a full-time schedule for a minimum duration of three months and work with them in person.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the public information intern may be responsible for the following duties:

• Research, compile, draft, and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of Chinese social media content, often under tight deadlines.
• Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content.
• Gather social media content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.).
• Assist in the creation of original content for social media platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Kuaishou, Bilibili, etc.
• Edit short-form and long-form video content for a variety of social platforms.
• Attend meetings as an observer.
• Manage meeting agendas and draft meeting notes.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

The section is responsible for social media activities of the Department of Global Communications and the integration of social media platforms, including social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, WeChat, Weibo, Tumblr, Flickr, and YouTube, which are critical components of the Department's communications.

About you

Educational Background Requirements

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).

Qualification Requirements

• Have a 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 includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately.
• Asks questions for clarification and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
• Tailor's language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
• 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 by final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Creativity:

• Offers new and different options to solve problems.
• 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

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be computer proficient, including familiarity with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and working experience with PC-based graphic design and video editing software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, iMovie, and Adobe Premiere. Additional knowledge of web and social media tools such as Drupal, Canva, and Trello is an advantage. The ability to design PowerPoint presentations, surveys, and polls is desirable. Strong analytical and writing abilities in Chinese are essential.

Additional Information: Visa and Work Authorization Requirements

The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.

Terms of the Internship Programme

Interns are required to work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. This job opening is generic, and further notice about any non-selections will not be issued due to the nature of the advertisement.

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in Chinese is required, and Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations (Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese, Kiswahili or Hindi is desirable.

Intern-specific text:

The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. 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.

Benefits

This internship is unpaid in person and full-time.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Holidays and leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement pension
• Tax exemption
• Allowances
• Contribute to impactful global initiatives and work towards promoting peace, security, and human rights worldwide.

Training & development

Throughout the internship, you will gain hands-on experience in social media content creation, research and data analysis, and event support, enhancing your communication and teamwork skills in a diverse, international environment. You will also develop proficiency in using various digital tools and platforms, including graphic design and video editing software.

Career progression

At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience by engaging in meaningful work across various fields and 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 and other organizations.

How to apply

Application Process

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying).
• Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme).
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

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