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Work LocationUNIC Asunción Expected duration2 or 6 Months Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of the NIO of UNIC Asuncion, the daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background. Duties may include, but are not limited to: ^ Provide general office support; respond to complex information requests and inquiries of UNIC Asuncion; draft media and other communication documents. ^ Assist UNIC Asuncion in the production and delivery of information communications products and services; ^ Assist in the updates and further development of internal databases; to support the update UNIC Asuncion's web site and social media accounts by drafting and adapting content; ^ Assist in the researching and compiling of basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services about the UN. ^ Assist with UNIC Asuncion photographic material; by producing digital imaging; write captions for UN photos, when required. ^ Assist in the production and editing of UNIC Asuncion video/film projects, radio program or website projects; produce scripts, cue cards, etc., select and catalogue sound and visual materials for inclusion in UN productions. ^ Assist in development and final production of social media products, as well as enrich potential online initiatives to audiences to raise awareness of the UN work. ^ Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications/special skillsThe basic education required is HS Diploma. Applicants 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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). 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 attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. LanguagesEnglish and French are working languages of the UN Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of the other is desirable. Additional InformationThe United Information Centre as part of the Department of Global Communication and Campaigns and Country Operations Division internship, invites you to be part of an internship Programme during the year 2025. The internship position is offered at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Asuncion City. Special notice: ~ Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, as well as design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud. ~ Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable. ~ Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.