Job Opening
Posting Title: External Relations, INTERN, I (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title: INTERN - ADMINISTRATION
Department/Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 22 May 2019 - 20 May 2020
Job Opening Number: 19-Administration-RMT-117024-J-Arusha (A)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, more
commonly referred to as the Mechanism, is a body of the United Nations
established in 2010 to carry out a number of essential functions of the
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International
Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), after the completion
of their respective mandates. The IRMCT comprises two branches. One
branch covers functions inherited from the ICTR and is located in
Arusha, Tanzania. The other branch is located in The Hague and inherited
functions from the ICTY.
General information on the IRMCT internship program may be found on the IRMCT website’s internship page, http://www.irmct.org/en/recruitment/internship-programme#internships-in-context, which includes:
•Programme Guidelines;
•Application Procedures;
•Terms and conditions of the IRMCT Internship Programme;
•Internships in Context.
Candidates
applying for an internship with the External Relations Office in Arusha
should follow all requirements published on the IRMCT website as
indicated above or email to the Registry Arusha branch (mict-registryarusha@un.org) for more clarifications.
This
position is located in the External Relations Section of the Mechanism
in Arusha. It is under the supervision and direction of the External
Relations Officer.
The Mechanism internship is UNPAID and
full-time. Core working hours for interns are Monday to Thursday from
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interns
work under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they
are assigned. The duration of the Mechanism internship can range from a
minimum of three months to a maximum of six months, according to the
needs of the intern’s assigned office.
Responsibilities
External Relations interns will have the opportunity to work on a
variety of programs and projects centered in public communication,
international broadcasting or related area. Depending on the
individual’s background, interest and the needs of the office, tasks may
include the following:
•Provide a daily news summary circulated by
local mass media (Radio and TV, newspapers, press conferences, and
interviews.) Regional press (Newspapers, Radio and TV, Interviews,
visits of Heads of States, etc.). International (Radio and TV,
interviews, newspapers, etc).
•Assist in public relations and protocol services.
•Assist
in summarizing all news heard from Radio or TV programs concerning the
Mechanism and which could have any impact on the work of the Mechanism.
Assist in providing a transcript of interviews of Mechanism top
officials from foreign radio programs.
•Assist in maintaining
archives and documentation about all events. Assist in transcribing
press conferences as recorded in audiotapes and file them for the
Section.
•Assist in the planning and implementation of Mechanism’s public relations activities, including knowledge sharing.
•Assist
in classifying and maintaining documentation and archives from the
External Relations Office (indictments, press releases, statements,
newspaper clippings etc.)
•Assist in improving public awareness regarding access to unclassified records of the ICTR, ICTY and Mechanism
•Assist in providing general office support; responding to complex information requests and inquiries;
•Assists
in design, development and maintenance of internet applications;
generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other
reports from various databases.
•Researches, compiles and presents
basic information for use in the preparation and production of
communications products/services.
•Assists in drafting reports,
production schedules, press releases and related texts, and
correspondence related to the planning and production of exhibits.
Competencies
•Professionalism – Shows pride in work and
in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional
rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with
difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
•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; tailors 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 organisational 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 in
accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not
entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments
and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Education
Candidates for an internship in the External Relations Office are
required to be enrolled in, or have completed in the last 12 months, a
relevant diploma/degree programme in public communication, international
broadcasting or related area. Applicants must be computer literate in
standard software applications.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for
participating in the programme, and must be at least 18 years old.
Previous experience in public communication, international broadcasting
or related area is an asset. Languages
English and French are
the working languages of the IRMCT. Fluency in oral and written English
is required. Knowledge of French and/ or Kiswahili is an asset.
Assessment
Short-listed candidates may be contacted by the
hiring team directly if further information is needed during the review
of their application. Due to the high volume of applications received,
candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted Special
Notice
A complete online application including ALL of the documents listed below is required. Please note that documents may only be in English or French, and that incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants must attach ALL of the following documents to each UN Careers portal application submitted via https://inspira.un.org: 1. Completed Mechanism Intern Acceptance and Undertaking; 2. Two (2) letters of recommendation; 3. Copies of university transcripts (including courses taken and grades received). Please list the dates you are available in the cover letter on your application and indicate whether you would be interested in internships in other sections of the IRMCT.
Please contact us at internship@un.org if you have any problems uploading these documents.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing 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 or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. 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 Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to 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.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing 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 sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. 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 Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to 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.
