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Posting Title: intern – website development/design

Job Code Title: intern – public information

Department/Office: department of public information

Duty Station: New york

Posting Period: 19 February 2016 – 18 April 2016

Job Opening Number: 56155

Staffing Exercise: N/A

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:

• Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
• Graduation Date (when you will be graduating from the programme).
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
• List your top three areas of interest/department preferences.
• Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department.
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Org. Setting and Reporting

The internship is in the Web Services Section of the News and Media Division of the Department of Public Information. The section is be responsible for the design, development, maintenance and overall support of the UN’s flagship public Internet website, www.un.org and many related sub sites that are managed by DPI.

The internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, depending on the needs of the division and availability of the candidate.

The internship is unpaid and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Wed Development Unit, the incumbent reports to the Information System Officer of the unit.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the intern is expected to perform technical and creative functions producing user-friendly, visually appealing and informative public web material, posted on various web platforms and help promote in a positive manner the work of the United Nations around the world.

The intern will be responsible for the one or more of the following duties:

• Using Agile web development methodologies, assist with the design and development of multilingual templates and themes for websites in html, shtml, css or on WordPress and/or Drupal.
• Provide web site administration, scripting and maintenance support, on Linux and Windows platforms.
• Maintaining databases.
• Perform ad hoc tasks/projects as required.

Competencies

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 organizational 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.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.

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational 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.

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.