Human Resource Jobs at United Nations Volunteers and United Nations Volunteers


Deadline of this Job: 
29 November 2022

JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities
• 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 library activities such as locating online journal articles, responding to reference queries and carrying out circulation tasks
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Mechanism’s public relations activities, including drafting social media messaging and researching archival material for supporting visuals.
• 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;
• Researches, compiles and presents basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Public Information Officer.

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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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. 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.

• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”. Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology. thinks “outside the box”. Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education
• Candidates for internships in the External Relations section are required to be enrolled in, or have completed in the last 12 months, a relevant diploma/degree programme in communications, journalism, multimedia studies or similar. Knowledge of major social media platforms is required. Knowledge of photography and/or audio-visual production is an asset. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.

• Candidates who could not apply earlier due to family responsibilities such as childcare, care for an elderly or sick family member, their own illness or who are attempting a career change or are re-entering the workforce will also be considered.

Deadline of this Job: 15 December 2022

JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities

Interns within MARS will have the opportunity to work on a variety of programmes and projects centred on archival and records management activities. Depending on the individual’s background, interests and the needs of the office, under the supervision of the Archivist, tasks may include the following:
• Assist in arrangement and description of archives.
• Assist in preservation of archives.
• Assist in creation of research guides.
• Assist in exhibition development and planning.
• Assist in other records and archives activities, as required.

Competencies
• Professionalism: Demonstrable research skills. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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. 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
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
• Have graduated with a university degree.
• A relevant diploma/degree programme in archival science, information management or related field is an asset.

Deadline of this Job: 29 November

JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities

Under the supervision and direction of the Chief of the Human Resources Section, the intern will manage the Internship Programme, which includes acting as focal point for all internal and external enquiries regarding internships; drafting correspondence and handling telephone enquiries; preparing internship offer letters and following up on documentation; informing departments of the status of applications; providing induction briefing to new interns; processing check-outs and updating databases. The incumbent will ensure a smooth working relationship with potential candidates, other interns and staff members within the Mechanism. Additionally, the Coordinator will assist the Human Resources Section with ad-hoc duties when necessary.

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 an achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning and Organising: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning, monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements, ideally in a related field:
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
• Have graduated with a university degree.

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, including an available start and end date for the internship;
2. Two letters of recommendation preferably from academic or professional referees;
3. Copies of university transcripts or enrolment (including courses taken and grades received).
The deadline for submitting the application is 29 November 2022.