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Paid Internship at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, New York, 2017

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, an initiative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, responds to a broad consensus across nations, cultures and religions that all societies are interdependent, bound together in their development and security, and in their environmental, economic and financial well-being.

Paid Internship at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, New York, 2017
Paid Internship at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, New York, 2017

 

 

 

 

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

WORTH

Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. Further, UNOPS may provide a one-time travel lump sum of 500 USD. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements.
This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

ELIGIBILITY

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, graduated within three years prior to the application date of the internship
Experience:

  • Relevant experience in communications
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and experience in developing different types of content for different audiences and mediums
  • Strong graphic design and layout skills, including familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop. Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and/or Adobe After Effects would be a plus
  • Basic HTML knowledge required
  • Experience with WordPress is necessary
  • Experience with other Content Management Systems (e.g. Drupal) is a bonus
  • Ability to work independently on a number of separate, simultaneous tasks
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong research skills and proficiency in drawing relevant information from technical content
  • Full command of Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Plugged into the social media landscape
  • Interested in global media and global migration
  • A good understanding of the UN system and commitment to the UN mission
  • Language: Fluent in English and knowledge of another UN language(s) a plus

DEADLINE: August 31 2017

To apply and for more information visit here

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