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Vacancy for internship at UNRIC Brussels (Desk EU Institutions-Benelux countries)
UNRIC Brussels – Desk for EU Institutions and Benelux countries is looking for qualified interns for a period of six months starting 1 September 2010.
Applicants should have an academic background and a thorough knowledge of the UN system.
Candidates must have strong written and oral communication skills in Dutch and English.
At the completion of the internship, the intern will receive a certificate for his/her internship.
Applications (cover letter and CV) should be sent in English via e-mail to internship@unric.org by 15 May 2010.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to do a written test on the basis of which the final selection will be made.
UNRIC does not provide financial support for interns. All successful applicants are expected to make their own arrangements for travel to Brussels, lodging and living expenses during the internship period.
For more information you can contact Alexa Froger or tel +32-2-7888461
United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC)
Residence Palace Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 155
1040 Brussels, Belgium
Tel. +32 2 788 8461
Fax +32-2-7888485
www.unric.org
United Nations Department of Public Information
2010 Communications Priorities
The three basic pillars of the UN’s work are:
• Development,
• Human rights and
• Peace and security.
For 2010, the key areas of focus for the Secretary-General and the Organization, within the three pillars are listed below and form the priorities for communications work.
The document can be found here.
On January 11, 2010, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon outlined seven priorities for 2010, beginning with the urgent need for a renewed focus on sustainable development, including advancing efforts to achieve the globally agreed targets aimed at ending poverty, disease and hunger.
The document can be found here