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The Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN) is a leading provider of multimedia humanitarian news and analysis (www.IRINnews.org). IRIN is presently seeking applications for the following positions:
Internship
Closing date: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Switzerland - Geneva
Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) - Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Job description:
The Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) is a humanitarian news and analysis service that is part of the Communications and Information Services Branch (CISB) of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). IRIN is currently looking for an intern to work in Geneva for a period of three months, with a possible extension to six months. The internship begins in spring/summer 2010.
He/she will be tasked with:
- Research outreach and resource mobilization opportunities for IRIN in Europe and elsewhere as relevant, in particular with the media, governmental institutions, universities, NGOs and humanitarian foundations and networks. Make recommendations on how IRIN can collaborate with them in order to increase the external use of IRIN's products.
- Disseminate IRIN information and products and initiate contact with potential IRIN users in support of outreach and marketing goals.
- Assist in responding to queries regarding the services of IRIN from OCHA staff and external partners.
- Support IRIN’s day-to-day field operations by interfacing with various UN entities in Geneva on behalf of IRIN.
- Attend weekly interagency meetings and report proceedings to IRIN headquarters with a view towards flagging issues and developing trends in humanitarian action for potential editorial coverage.
Desired Profile:
- General knowledge of current humanitarian affairs and issues
- Strong computer skills: MS Office Suite, standard web-based applications and social media platforms and other current interactive information sharing tools
- Good skills in performing research and reporting relevant findings.
- Self-starter who is able to work with minimum supervision and, when necessary, adapt to changing priorities
- Flexibility, including the ability to work in a multicultural international environment and with colleagues located in distant locations
- Fluency in spoken and written English and, with preference, proficiency in French. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
- Currently enrolled in a masters programme (Social Sciences, International Relations, Communications, Library and Information Science or other related fields)
How to apply
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to irinnews@un.org.
Please note: The internship is unpaid and the intern is not allowed to apply for jobs within the UN Secretariat for a period of six months following the internship.
Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.
Reference Code: RW_83FCK8-78
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The following vacancy has been posted in Galaxy and OCHANet.
10-IST-OCHA-423220-R-NAIROBI
Information Systems Officer
P-3 level
Integrated Regional Information Networks(IRIN)
Communication and Information Services Branch(CISB)
OCHA/IRIN-Nairobi
The full list of current OCHA Galaxy vacancies can be found in the following links:
OCHANet link (accessible by OCHA staff only)
Galaxy link for public access
10-HRA-OCHA-423221-R-UAE
Newsroom Manager
P-4 level
Integrated Regional Information Networks(IRIN)
Communication and Information Services Branch(CISB)
OCHA/IRIN Dubai
The full list of current OCHA Galaxy vacancies can be found in the following links:
OCHANet link (accessible by OCHA staff only)
Galaxy link for public access
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
INTERNS:
The Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN), a global news and analysis service on humanitarian issues, is inviting internship applications for three to six month placements for various sections in its Nairobi headquarters.
Qualifications: Applicants must be pursuing a first or advanced degree in Business or Public Administration, Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Graphic Design, IT or related fields.
Language: Fluency in English is required. Another language will be an added advantage, especially French, Arabic or Spanish.
Application procedure: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON) website (www.unon.org) specifying their area of assignment as UNOCHA. Send a copy of the application to IRIN is a project of UNOCHA. Further eligibility requirements are detailed on the website. An official letter in PDF format from applicants' educational institution is a requirement without which applications cannot be reviewed.
The roles, in brief:
Editorial: Reseach, write, edit, update or revise articles and multimedia reports on events and issues affecting the humanitarian agenda worldwide. Work closely with IRIN journalists, editors and local correspondents. Interact with newsmakers and analysts, IRIN users and the humanitarian community. Skills in video, photography or other multimedia would be a plus.
Editorial internship also available at IRIN Bangkok, see: www.unescap.org
Operations: Be a part of all aspects of IRIN's operations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas which would include financial systems and reporting, human resources management, procurement and asset management, logistics, document management and archiving and research on relevant institutions for training, internships and resource mobilisation.
Web/online services development: Develop, test and deploy online tools and services for IRIN online properties such as content widgets, geocoded feeds, maps, infographics, Flash, gadgets, mashups, social media API programming, analytics, mobile tools and PDA content. ASP.Net, AJAX, JavaScript skills an advantage.
IT services and support: Assist in the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and networking systems, provide IT help-desk support, maintain the web sites and undertake special projects to support the IT and editorial teams. Mainly Windows-based system administration.
Enquiries:
FREELANCE JOURNALISTS:
IRIN is interested in hearing from experienced journalists with excellent writing skills and creative ideas who are interested in contributing to IRIN.
In order to be considered, please send us your CV with a covering note, which must include some story ideas suitable for IRIN's specialist humanitarian subject area. Mail us at
Expressions of interest from Francophone countries may be sent in French. We'll get back in touch only if we feel there's a good fit.
Currently, we are particularly looking for stringers in the current locations:
Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gaza City, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, New York, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Sudan (Khartoum and South Sudan) Syria, The Gambia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Thailand, UK, Vietnam, Washington DC, Western Sahara, Yemen and Zanzibar.
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