Work Location ADDIS ABABA (In-person) Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities Background: This position is located in the United Nations Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (OSE-HoA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Office of the Special Envoy is mandated to promote peace and conflict prevention in the region, working closely with IGAD under the UN-IGAD cooperation framework signed in Djibouti on 17 November 2015, and other regional organizations.
Its core responsibilities include carrying out good offices role and special assignments on behalf of the Secretary-General as required. The Office is tasked with implementing the Secretary-General's vision of prevention in the region through collaboration with UN and non-UN partners working on peace, security, governance, socio-economic development, and regional integration, as well as advancing action on climate, peace, and security.
It also promotes a joined-up approach by facilitating coordination, information exchange, and initiatives related to Women, Peace and Security, Youth, Peace and Security, Climate, Peace and Security, and efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation. The internship is UNPAID and will be undertaken on a full-time, in-person basis. Full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week. The Intern will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and work under the supervision of the Principal Political Affairs Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Conduct research and draft engaging content for OSE-HoA’s social media platforms, including posts for advocacy campaigns, mission updates, and international observances. • Assist in the creation of digital visual content for web and social media, including simple graphics such as quote cards, GIFs, and short videos. • Contribute creative ideas to enhance OSE-HoA’s digital communication strategies, particularly for major events and advocacy campaigns.
• Support the development of OSE-HoA’s website, in liaison with relevant colleagues in HQ. • Support coverage of OSE-HoA events and contribute to the content development for the OSE-HoA website. • Support coverage of events and develop content on the OSE-HoA Website; • Assist in the daily monitoring of social media accounts.
• Provide support to internal communication efforts, including drafting updates and information-sharing materials for staff; • Assist with photo and video coverage of the SESG’s appointments and high-level engagements. • Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications/special skills To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1.
Applicants at the time of application must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). 2. The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for, that is, Communications, Media Studies.
Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Gender Studies, Peace and Security Studies, etc. 3. Proficiency in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar; familiar with social media platforms and digital content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software). Any prior experience in managing digital platforms and creating visual content, or supporting communication campaigns, is an asset. 4.
Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter. 5. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to try to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 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 attached proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Languages Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Additional Information The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns.
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa.
If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. For internships outside the United States, interns who are not citizens of the country, permanent residents, or not currently in the country's non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a valid visa and work permit, allowing them to undertake the internship.
Applicants who are children or siblings (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of a staff member and sons or daughters-in-law may not be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that start and end dates are flexible. A completed online application is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Motivational Statement must also include: •Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
•Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme etc) •Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates. The internship is UNPAID and will be full-time.
It should be noted that full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week. The Intern will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and report to the Public Information Officer. 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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Work Location ADDIS ABABA (In-person) Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities Background: This position is located in the United Nations Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (OSE-HoA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Office of the Special Envoy is mandated to promote peace and conflict prevention in the region, working closely with IGAD under the UN-IGAD cooperation framework signed in Djibouti on 17 November 2015, and other regional organizations. Its core responsibilities include carrying out good offices role and special assignments on behalf of the Secretary-General as required. The Office is tasked with implementing the Secretary-General's vision of prevention in the region through collaboration with UN and non-UN partners working on peace, security, governance, socio-economic development, and regional integration, as well as advancing action on climate, peace, and security. It also promotes a joined-up approach by facilitating coordination, information exchange, and initiatives related to Women, Peace and Security, Youth, Peace and Security, Climate, Peace and Security, and efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation. The internship is UNPAID and will be undertaken on a full-time, in-person basis. Full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week. The Intern will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and work under the supervision of the Principal Political Affairs Officer. Duties and Responsibilities: • Conduct research and draft engaging content for OSE-HoA’s social media platforms, including posts for advocacy campaigns, mission updates, and international observances. • Assist in the creation of digital visual content for web and social media, including simple graphics such as quote cards, GIFs, and short videos. • Contribute creative ideas to enhance OSE-HoA’s digital communication strategies, particularly for major events and advocacy campaigns. • Support the development of OSE-HoA’s website, in liaison with relevant colleagues in HQ. • Support coverage of OSE-HoA events and contribute to the content development for the OSE-HoA website. • Support coverage of events and develop content on the OSE-HoA Website; • Assist in the daily monitoring of social media accounts. • Provide support to internal communication efforts, including drafting updates and information-sharing materials for staff; • Assist with photo and video coverage of the SESG’s appointments and high-level engagements. • Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications/special skills To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants at the time of application must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). 2. The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for, that is, Communications, Media Studies. Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Gender Studies, Peace and Security Studies, etc. 3. Proficiency in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar; familiar with social media platforms and digital content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software). Any prior experience in managing digital platforms and creating visual content, or supporting communication campaigns, is an asset. 4. Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter. 5. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to try to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 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 attached proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Languages Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Additional Information The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. For internships outside the United States, interns who are not citizens of the country, permanent residents, or not currently in the country's non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a valid visa and work permit, allowing them to undertake the internship. Applicants who are children or siblings (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of a staff member and sons or daughters-in-law may not be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that start and end dates are flexible. A completed online application is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Motivational Statement must also include: •Title of degree you are currently pursuing. •Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme etc) •Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates. The internship is UNPAID and will be full-time. It should be noted that full-time internship working hours are 35 hours per week. The Intern will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and report to the Public Information Officer. 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.