Vacancy #: UNIOGBIS/INTERN – 002-2019

Deadline: 15 days from the posting date

Post Title: Public Information

Level: Internship

Organizational Unit: Public Information Unit

Location: Bissau

Initial Appointment:  3 months

UNIOGBIS invites qualified Internal/External candidates to apply for the position highlighted above.   Candidates are requested to submit the P.11 form/CV to UNIOGBIS Human Resource Office and clearly indicate the vacancy number they are applying to and attach copies of the following: Proof of Guinea-Bissau nationality (Birth Certificate/National Identity Card/Passport), diploma/certificate and employment letters from previous employer(s).  Incomplete P.11 form/CV will not be processed.

Please note that you can also apply by email to uniogbis-recruitment@un.org; Kindly note that applications received will be reviewed and only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications received after the deadline will not the accepted.

Description of main duties and responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief PIU, the intern will be expected to provide support to the information and communication functions of UNIOGBIS.

• Conceive, prepare proposals, write, photograph, edit and assist in the design of specific print/web/digital photo montages
• Edit and archive photography with specific data information
• Update UNIOGBIS/UN social media on a regular basis
• Assist in developing graphic materials, edit audio-visual content, prepare PowerPoint presentations, and other related activities
• Contribute to the production and distribution of audience-targeted, multimedia communication    products. An emphasis will be placed on the use of social media channels, web content (newsletters, web stories), audio-visual materials (PSAs, thematic and regional features, radio spots), and print products (reports, brochures).
• Assist with building and updating databases.
• Perform any other function as requested by the supervisor.

Competencies:

Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

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.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: Applicants must 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 programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;
• 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 Charter; and
• 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.

Experience:    Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Language:

• Fluency in English or French (both oral and written) is required;
• Fluency in Portuguese and Creole is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment:

• A writing sample in English and a design sample (e.g. presentation on PowerPoint or on other applications) will be required.
• A test will be conducted for shortlisted applicants.

United Nations Considerations

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on ‘The Application Process’ and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on ‘Manuals’ hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.

Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted.

Applications cannot be amended following submission.

Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates. Completed detailed applications documentation as specified above referring to Vacancy#: UNIOGBIS/INTERN/-002-2019   should be forwarded to the attention of: Human Resources Section (HRS), UNIOGBIS Headquarters, Bairro Penha – Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.