Junior Campaign

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

Working closely with and under the supervision of the media relations team: Conduct research and analysis on a specific thematic area - Girls and ICTs for a planned campaign that will roll out during 2012. Write good background papers, issue briefs and media pitches. Liaise with media (and social media) counterparts of partner organizations. Provide social media support across key platforms. Provide monthly media monitoring campaign reports. Identify story and promotion opportunities.

Qualifications required

Education: ITU Internships are preferably open to graduate university students or Junior professionals with limited working experience.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of an additional ITU official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) would be an advantage.

Competencies: Very well-organized and methodical Good social media skills Solution-oriented approach Team player who is able to liaise with people at all levels, by phone, email and in person.

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.

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Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration

Internships

Junior Campaign