Under the supervision of the Procurement Coordinator, assist the Procurement Unit with the following tasks:

  • Conduct general vendor and market segments research and analysis;
  • Conduct enquiries for cooperation with United Nations and other international organisations.
  • Assist in administration, digitisation and record management of the purchase orders, contracts awards and claim management.
  • Assist with the data entry and preliminary vendor and contract assessment for registration in the Vendor Information Management System and Contract Tracking software;
  • Prepare summaries of important decisions in procurement planning and keep track in the planning tool;
  • Attend meetings when requested and prepare minutes; the aim is to improve the processes for planning and solicitation.
  • Conduct other tasks as needed, including occasional assignments for one of the other units of the Section as appropriate.
  • Provide a final report assessment through a concise word document and excel sheet model that shall enable the Court procurement team to present the internship learning and deliveries.

 

The Division for Communications and Public Engagement reports directly to the Office of the Director-General. The team oversees the implementation of the Organization’s communication strategy and ensures the coordination and delivery of communications (external and internal) to meet the sectors’ and Field Office’s needs. This includes the drafting and editing of content for the Organization’s website, press relations and press review, social media channels, communications campaigns, public events, media partnerships and publications.

Interns will have the opportunity to assist in the various projects of the Division and help assure visibility is given to all the Organization’s activities across multiple platforms, digital and traditional.

The work entrusted falls into one or more of the following domains:

  • Social media
  • Web
  • Press
  • Photo
  • Publishing and Branding
  • UNESCO Campuses
  • UNESCO Courier (magazine).
  • Carry out and prepare summaries of research.
  • Contribute to the preparation of documents, including substantive and communication materials.
  • Collect, analyze and present data.
  • Assist in organizing and communicating about events.
  • Participate in meetings and workshops, with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the technical work of the team/Unit/Sector.
  • Liaise with colleagues in other entities of the United Nations System.
  • Perform tasks that may be required in specific projects.
  • Conduct research on a wide range of complex legal issues;
  • Draft memoranda, summaries, legal notes, and meeting minutes;
  • Follow proceedings to assist with team assistance;
  • Participate in internal meetings of the Court and presentations to external groups.

 

In this framework, we are looking for candidates to join the Culture Sector as interns to work under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture (ADG/CLT), and the general supervision of the Director/Chief of Entity, and the direct supervision of the Head of Unit/Programme Specialist to contribute to the work of the Unit/Entity, in particular to:

  • Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Culture programmes and activities.
  • Contribute to the preparation of documents, reports, work plans and communication content including briefings, talking points, speeches and online content for the Sector.
  • Assist in conducting research, compiling data and carrying out analysis, drafting and preparing materials pertaining to the implementation of the UNESCO Culture Conventions.
  • Participate and assist with upcoming meetings, training workshops, events, webinars and conferences organized by the Sector, taking notes and preparing minutes.
  • Assist in building and maintaining working relationships with other Sectors/Entities, donors/partners, relevant national and international organizations, etc.
  • Contribute to any additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Unit/Entity within the Culture Sector.