Job Description

About United Nations University

For the past four decades, UNU has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on the pressing global problems of human survival, conflict prevention, development, and welfare. With more than 400 researchers in 13 countries, UNU\'s work spans the full breadth of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU maintains more than 200 collaborations with UN agencies and leading universities and research institutions across the globe.
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About the Institute (UNU-IIGH)

UNU- International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is one of 14 research and training Institutes that comprise the think tanks in the UNU system. UNU-IIGH is the designated UN think tank on global health, serving as a policy translation hub for UN member states, agencies and programmes. It was established by a statute adopted by the Council of the United Nations University in December 2005. The Institute generates policy-relevant analysis by applying a gender lens to inform the development, implementation and evaluation of health programmes. UNU-IIGH also supports the capacity development of local decision-makers and stakeholders to engage effectively with global health challenges within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The current work of the Institute includes conducting research, promoting policy change and facilitating policy implementation around a number of global health topics, including gender and health; maternal, sexual and reproductive health; decolonisation and global health governance; health systems policy; implementation research in health; digital health; communicable disease control; the commercial determinants of child health; and health equity. As a neutral convener, and leveraging its position within the UN, UNU-IIGH works with a network of academic, policy and civil society experts to serve as a platform for critical thinking and the exchange of knowledge and tools for policy influence and consensus-building.

The goal of UNU-IIGH is to advance evidence-based policymaking on crucial issues related to sustainable development and global health. The 2019-2023 Strategy for UNU-IIGH is implemented through three pillars of work: 1. Translating evidence into policy; 2. Generating policy-relevant analysis related to gender and health; and 3. Strengthening capacity for local decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the back-end convening management of in-person and virtual events, including photo-taking, recording and livestreaming.
• Assist with the creation of social media collaterals related to events, publications and other knowledge products.
• Support the creation and uploading of content for the related online platforms; Assist with the scheduling and posting on the institute\'s various social media channels.
• Assist with compiling post-event statistics.
• Any other tasks as delegated by the supervisor.

Competencies

Values:

• Inclusion - Take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity.
• Integrity - Act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards.
• Humility - Demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others.
• Humanity - Act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet.

Behaviours:

• Connect and Collaborate - Build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN
• Analyse and Plan - Seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action
• Deliver Results with Positive Impact - Hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves
• Learn and Develop - Pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others
• Adapt and Innovate - Demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant first-level or advanced diploma/degree in communications, digital/multimedia studies or related field preferable.

• Knowledge in graphic design and/or visual operation to publications, events and other knowledge products. Knowledge of Canva and/or InDesign would be desirable.
• Knowledge of video and/or photo editing is an asset.
• Knowledge of website management systems such as WordPress and/or Drupal would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Zoom Webinars and/ or other similar virtual meeting platforms would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of web metrics and analytics reports for social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn would be desirable.
• Proficiency of Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams).

Stipend

Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UNU to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.

The monthly amount of the stipend will be MYR1.000 for this duty station. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

Duration of contract:
The duration of the internship is 2-6 months. The intern needs to be physically in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review and/or a competency-based interview, and references.

How to Apply:

To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:

• Apply via the apply link;
• fill out the

(please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations); * answer a few questions that are tailored to the position.

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Special notice
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNU but to complement an intern\'s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
Interns do not hold international civil servant status nor are they considered a \xe2\x80\x9cstaff member\xe2\x80\x9d as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations and may not represent UNU in any official capacity.
UNU accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.

UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged.
UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

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UNU reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this internship announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this internship cohort for upcoming internships within the next 2 years.

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