Intern - Risk Management and Business Continuity Unit

Remote

6 months

Under the direct supervision of the designated supervisor and within delegated authority, the intern will support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Unit in strengthening risk communication and awareness across UNECA. The intern will assist in the development of communication products and knowledge resources and contribute to engagement initiatives related to enterprise risk management. Specifically, the intern will undertake the following responsibilities: 1. Risk Communication Framework and Toolkit Assist in the development of a practical Risk Communication Guide and toolkit aimed at supporting consistent and effective risk communication across UNECA. Key outputs: • Contribute to the preparation of a Risk Communication Guide. • Assist in developing a stakeholder and audience map to support targeted risk communication. • Support the development of standard risk communication templates, including risk briefs, FAQs, and key messages. 2. Risk Awareness and Engagement Products Support the development and piloting of communication products and initiatives aimed at strengthening risk awareness, knowledge sharing, and staff engagement. Key outputs: • Contribute to the preparation of one Risk and Resilience Pulse/Insight bulletin. • Assist in the development and piloting of a Risk Blog aimed at facilitating interactive discussion on risk-related topics, lessons learned, emerging risks, and good practices. • Contribute to the preparation of initial content for the Risk Blog, including 2–3 articles/posts. 3. Risk Communication Sustainability and Knowledge Management Package Support efforts to promote the continuity, accessibility, and effective organization of risk communication resources. Key outputs: • Assist in organizing and maintaining a repository of approved risk communication materials on the ERM SharePoint/intranet. • Contribute to the development of a three-month editorial calendar for risk communication activities and content. • Assist in compiling an end-of-assignment handover package containing communication products, editable source files, lessons learned, and recommendations for continuity. Review and Clearance All products will be prepared using approved information and in consultation with the designated supervisor. They will be subject to review and clearance by the designated supervisor and, where applicable, the Communications Section.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or • 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. 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. Applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. Experience drafting newsletters, articles, briefs, presentations or awareness materials would be desirable. A field of study closely related to communication, journalism, public relations, media studies, strategic communication, knowledge management, business or public administration, organizational communication, risk management, or a related discipline is desirable. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As per the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, do you identify as a person with a disability? If Yes, please specify if you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process? Have you completed a UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity as well as concrete dates? Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses?

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of French or another official United Nations language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process may contact the internship coordinator for assistance.

Interns 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.