Job at IRMCT, Intern – Public Information, I (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Opening
Posting Title: INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION, I (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title: INTERN – PUBLIC INFORMATION
Department/Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 27 January 2022 – 25 July 2022
Job Opening Number: 22-Public Information-RMT-173248-J-Arusha (A)
Staffing Exercise N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for DiversityOrg. Setting and Reporting
The training is located in the External Relations Office at the Mechanism Registry in Arusha and is accountable to the Information Officer. Applications for internships start on February 2, 2022, in Arusha, Tanzania. The above vacancy will be valid for six months, and candidates will be selected continuously. Please indicate your preferred internship period in your cover letter.
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (the "Mechanism") is mandated to perform a number of core functions previously performed by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda ("ICTR") and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ("ICTY"). "). In carrying out these essential functions, the Mechanism preserves the legacy of these two leading ad hoc international criminal tribunals and strives to reflect best practices in the field of international criminal justice.
Responsibilities
- Supply of daily news broadcast by local media (radio and television, newspapers, press conferences, interviews.) and regional press (newspapers, radio, and television, interviews, visits by heads of state, etc.). International (radio and television, interviews, newspapers, etc.).
- Assistance in public relations and protocol services.
- Help summarize all the news heard on radio or television programs related to the mechanism that could have an impact on the work of the mechanism. Help provide transcripts of interviews with senior officials of the foreign radio program mechanism.
- Assist in maintaining files and documentation on all events. Assist in the transcription of audiotaped press conferences and save them for the department.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of public relations activities for the mechanism, including knowledge sharing.
- Assist in the classification and maintenance of Foreign Office documents and files (indictments, press releases, statements, newspaper excerpts, etc.)
- Help improve public awareness about access to the non-confidential records of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal
- Help provide general office support; Respond to complex information requests and queries
- Assists in the design, development, and maintenance of Internet applications; Generates a variety of standard, non-standard statistics and other reports from different databases.
- Find, compile and provide basic information for use in the preparation and production of telecommunications products/services.
- Assists in writing reports, production schedules, press releases, related text, and correspondence related to exhibit planning and production.
- Other functions are assigned by the press officer.
Abilities
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and achievements. Demonstrate professional competence and mastery of the subject. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, punctuality and achieving results. The reason is professional interests, not personal interests. Shows perseverance when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Stays calm in stressful situations. Demonstrates commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring equal and full participation of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication - Speak and write clearly and effectively. Listen to others, correctly interpret messages and respond appropriately. Asks clarifying questions and shows interest in having two-way communication. Adapt the language, tone, style, and form to suit the audience. Openness is shown by sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. solicits input by genuinely evaluating the ideas and experiences of others; He likes to learn from others. Put the team agenda before the personal agenda. Support and act in accordance with the final decision of the group, even when those decisions do not fully reflect your situation. Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programs or services. It offers new and different options to solve problems or meet customer needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. take calculated risks with new and unusual ideas; Thinking "out of the box". Interested in new ideas and new ways of doing things. You are not limited by current thinking or traditional methods.
techno awarenessMaster's/degree program in Communication, Journalism, Multimedia Studies or similar. Knowledge of major social media platforms is required. Knowledge of photography and/or audiovisual production will be valued. Applicants must have computer skills in standard software applications.
Work experience
No work experience is required to apply for the UN Internship Program. Your training, education, or advanced course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your training period.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the mechanism. Excellent written and oral English is required for this position. Knowledge of French or Swahili is an added advantage.
Appreciation
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted directly by the recruiting team if further information is required while their applications are being reviewed. Due to the high volume of applications received, candidates who have not been shortlisted will not be contacted.
special notice
Please note that internships are unpaid. IRMCT interns are responsible for all internship-related expenses they incur. Therefore, interns must be able to cover the costs of travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses during the internship. External funding sources may be available, please also check our website. The United Nations assumes no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illnesses incurred during the training period. Therefore, when an internship is awarded, interns are responsible for obtaining adequate insurance coverage and must sign and return a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of these Terms of Service.
Interns must maintain the confidentiality of all unpublished information obtained during the internship and not publish any reports or documents based on such information, except with the express written permission of the IRMCT Chief of Human Resources. Trainees have the same duties and obligations as employees, and the information a trainee has access to during the training period must not be disclosed to third parties. Each prospective apprentice must sign the Acceptance and Commitment Form to indicate their understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations or IRMCT upon completion of the internship.
All documents listed below are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested applicants must attach all of the following documents to each UN Careers Portal application submitted via https:careers.un.org:
1. A cover letter that includes the available start and end dates of the internship.
2. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from academic or professional referees.
3. Copies of college/law transcripts (including courses and grades earned).
The United Nations does not charge interns financially. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions.
For additional information, visit the IRMCT website.
UN considerations
In accordance with Article 101 Paragraph 3 of the Charter of the United Nations, the primary consideration in hiring staff is the need to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe they have been victimized. Participate in the commission of any of these acts. “Sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, unequal power, or trust for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, the material, social, or political benefit of sexual exploitation of another person. “Sexual abuse” means actual or threatened physical interference of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. “Sexual Harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that could reasonably be expected or perceived to cause abuse or humiliation, where such conduct interferes with work, is a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or hostile work environment. abusive, and when the seriousness of the conduct requires the termination of the business relationship between the offender. The candidates' whoThe city and under conditions of equality in its main and subsidiary bodies. The United Nations Secretariat is a smoke-free environment.
The first consideration when hiring, transferring or promoting employees will be the need to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. By accepting the offer of appointment, United Nations staff members become subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assigned to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with Staff Regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff are required to relocate periodically for new assignments within or between duty stations in accordance with conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions provided on the online recruitment platform. For more detailed instructions, applicants can refer to the Applicant Guide, which can be accessed by clicking on the "Guides" hyperlink located at the top right of the Inspira account holder's home page.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided in the application in accordance with the evaluation criteria for the opening of the position, the internal legislation in force in the United Nations, including the Charter of the United Nations, the resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Statute and Regulations, administrative issues and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information about their profile and qualifications in accordance with the Inspira system instructions to consider when opening a current position. No modification, addition, deletion, revision, or modification may be made to the applications submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will undergo reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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.
The deadline for submitting the application is 25 July 2022.