“UNOG” stands for United Nations Office at Geneva, is serving as a hub for diplomatic activities and international cooperation in Geneva, Switzerland. UNOG is a part of the United Nations agencies that plays a crucial role in promoting dialogue / negotiation / and collaboration among member states.
UNOG hosts a wide range of conferences / meetings / and events / addressing global issues such as human rights / disarmament / and sustainable development. This global office serves as a key platform for multilateral diplomacy / fostering international efforts to address complex challenges and advance the goals of the United Nations.
What are the advantages come with being employed at UNOG :
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Protocol Intern
- Unit: UNOG
- Job Place: Geneva
- Deadline: 13 , January, 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Qualifications/special skills
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 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.
Work Experiences:
- Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, and MS Teams.
- Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- Fluency in English OR French is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of any additional official UN language is an asset.
Key Responsibilities Career:
The intern will work directly with the Chief of Protocol and the Senior Protocol Assistant to provide assistance with following tasks/Responsibilities:
- Preparation and coordination of activities of the President of the General Assembly, the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, when visiting Geneva.
- Preparation for the participation of Heads of State/Government, Ministers for Foreign Affairs, and other high-level officials to meetings at UNOG.
- Organization of luncheons/dinners/receptions and other social events hosted by the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, and the Director-General.
- Arranging Credential and Nomination ceremonies for Permanent Representative-designates / Permanent Observer-designates.
- Updating and publishing of the “Blue Book “- a listing of diplomatic members of permanent missions and permanent observer missions accredited to the United Nations Office at Geneva.
- Issuance of United Nations passes for personnel of permanent missions of Member States and permanent observer missions accredited to the United Nations Office at Geneva.
- Responding to e-mail and telephone enquiries.
“The deadline for opportunity is 13, January, 2024”
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