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WSIS Forum 2013-Junior Exhibition Officer

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ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. ITU also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all.
INTERNSHIP: INTERNSHIP/2012/SPM-29
Date of Issue:
Internships 		Applications from women are encouraged
Functions: WSIS Forum 2013-Junior Exhibition Officer
Deadline for Applications (23.59 Geneva CH) : 5 October 2012
(21 day(s) until closing deadline)
Duration of Contract: 04/02/2013 to 01/08/2013 - 6 months
Type of Appointment: Internship Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Organ:
The General Secretariat directs all the administrative and financial aspects of the Union's activities, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication matters for operational and other purposes, the provision of legal advice to the Bureaux of the Union and the departments of the General Secretariat, logistic support to the Union's activities including conferences, the coordination of the work of the Union with other international organizations, the dissemination of information to the Member States and Sector Members, press, corporate and individual users of telecommunications and the general public. The General Secretariat is also responsible for the organization of world telecommunication exhibitions and forums.
Organization Unit:
Within the General Secretariat, the Strategic Planning and Membership Department (SPM) advises the Secretary-General on strategic challenges and their implications for the Union in the fast evolving telecommunications/ICT environment; develops forward-looking strategic proposals to the ITU management team with a view to ensuring that the organization meets the objectives assigned by the membership; plans and coordinates the corporative and strategic activities with a view to ensuring their accordance with membership objectives; organizes and provides secretariat services to the Plenipotentiary Conference, Council, and other meetings in the general secretariat in order to achieve a high level of involvement from Member States and Sector Members, develops and maintains sound relations with Member States, Sector Members and other entities, the UN and other international organizations. The Department is also responsible for providing expert advice on communication and promotion strategies and for developing and implementing the Union's corporate communication plan in cooperation with the three Sectors with a view to promoting ITU leadership in the field of telecommunications and ICT.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Internship
  • Communicate and coordinate with WSIS Stakeholders with reference to all WSIS Forum 2013 Exhibition related matters
  • Responsible for planning and coordinating the exhibition spaces.
  • Responsible for all exhibition logistics related matters
  • Responsible for ensuring setting up of all exhibition spaces at the venue
  • In charge of the ITU WSIS Exhibition Space during WSIS Forum 2013
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    Qualifications required
    Education:
    University degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, public relations, economics, political science or sociology
    ITU Internships are preferably open to undergradudate and/or graduarte university students or junior professionals.
    Experience:
    No work experience is required.
    Competencies:
    Excellent Organization Skills
    Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including Government, Private Sector, Civil Society and Academic Institutions
    Ability to work in an international environment
    Experience in organizing exhibitions will be an advantage
    Additional Information:
    Please note that a non-remunerated Internship position at ITU does not carry the same "conditions of employment" as a Short Term or Fixed Term position. Mandatory medical insurance as well as accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the Interns or sponsoring institutions, including travel expenses if any.
    Remuneration
    Annual Salary: (Net of Tax)
    Internships are non-remunerated without dependants
    Internships are non-remunerated with dependants
    Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for written test. Interviews may be used as a form of screening.
    For further information concerning the Conditions of Employment please click the following link
    Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration

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