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Work Location

Vienna. This internship is designed to be full-time and in person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate.

Expected duration

Expected duration: 6 months. Desired start date: 6 May 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

UNODA Vienna Office facilitates cooperation and effective interaction with Vienna- and regionally-based partners in all areas of disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control. It represents the United Nations/UNODA in relevant Vienna-based intergovernmental processes and ensures timely analysis and reporting on developments related to UNODA's mandated areas of work. The Vienna Office also coordinates UNODA efforts and programmes to provide for and promote opportunities in disarmament and non-proliferation education through online and in-person training courses and organization of outreach and dialogue events. Serving as a global hub for UNODA in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation education, the Vienna Office offers educational opportunities and materials for a wide range of audiences around the globe, including for academia and students, young professionals, early-career civil servants, civil society and the general public at large. For more information on UNODA Office at Vienna, please visit the following website: https://disarmament.unoda.org/vienna and www.disarmamenteducation.org. The purpose of the internship is to support the Office in its liaison, outreach and educational efforts. Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of the Office, the intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to: • Contribute to the design of presentations and documents including UNODA’s Disarmament Education Strategy using design software (such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and/or Photoshop). • Assist the team with updating the e-learning materials using dedicated software (such as Storyline). • Proactively contribute to development of communication materials, including infographics, brochures, posters, banners, flyers, logos. • Support the team with designing and formatting printed media and publications. • Assist in developing multi-media products for the web and the Office social networking platforms. • Participate in the organization of outreach events, including taking photos, filming and preparing promotional material. • Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: •Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. • Be computer literate in standard software applications and be proficient in graphic design editing software applications (such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop). Familiarity with photo and video editing is preferred. • Have great attention to details, deadline oriented and a cooperative attitude and the ability to work as part of a team. • 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. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, oral and written fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. 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.

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.

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