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Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
Vacancy number: VNSECC01306
Vacancy type: Intern
Field of expertise: Communications
Number of posts: 2
Duty station: Vienna
Date of issue: 6 February 2018
Deadline for application: 27 February 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The Office of the Secretary General (OSG) provides general services to the Secretary General (SG), the Chairperson-in-Office and the participating States. It groups horizontal services such as Executive Management, Communication and Media Relations, Legal Services, External Co-operation, Security Management, Gender Affairs, Conference and Language Services and Central Records Management, and oversees the Prague Office. The Communication and Media Relations Section (COMMS) is part of the Office of the Secretary General, and promotes awareness of the OSCE among outside audiences by working with the media, engaging a general audience and producing and distributing communications material. Please note that OSCE internships are full-time (40 hour week). Candidates from non-EU participating States holding a student/resident permit in an EU country will require a D (working) visa.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Deputy Head, COMMS, the Media and Outreach Intern will be responsible for: Updating and maintaining the media contacts database; Conducting media monitoring; Co-ordinating input and production of the bi-monthly OSCE Communications Visibility Report Assisting with the editing of news releases; Assisting with publishing items on the OSCE website; Assisting with the preparation, co-ordination and holding of press conferences and other media events; Assisting with, and/or conducting, outreach activities such as Visitors’ groups; Assisting in the research/production of the OSCE online Magazine; Translating short communications-related texts from/into English/Russian/Italian; Performing other media and outreach duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

		Applicants should be under the age of 30 and from an OSCE participating State; Students in the final year of higher education (university or other accredited institution) at graduate or postgraduate level, i.e. within two years of graduation, or recent graduates or postgraduates, with a background in media studies, journalism, political science, international relations or a related field; Professional fluency in English, with excellent oral and drafting skills; excellent knowledge of Russian and/or Italian would be a strong asset; Strong analytical, research and communication skills; An understanding of how to work with multiple audiences, and create and maintain networks of interest; Ability to initiate ideas and to bring them to fruition as part of a team effort; Some work experience/previous internships in an international or regional environment is desirable; Excellent IT knowledge, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Internet applications; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people from different national and cultural backgrounds, whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

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		If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply for this internship opportunity, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org. Please mention your availability dates in the cover letter. Please note that the OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer an internship with modified terms of reference or a different duration. Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/states. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

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