INTERN - Learning Management System, UX/UI Designer
部门：联合国业务支助部
实习地点：纽约（可远程实习）
实习期：最长6个月
语言要求：流利的英语口语及书面能力；掌握联合国其他官方语言将被视为加分项
申请时间：2023年10月13日-2023年10月30日
详情链接：https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=219945&Lang=en-US
Org. Setting and Reporting
This internship is located within the Business Process and System Support Section (BPSSS) of the Capacity Development and Operational Training Service (CDOTS)/Department of Operational Support (DOS).
CDOTS provides operational training, language and communications training, training on enterprise resource planning systems, knowledge management, and leads as the main facilitator of business process improvement activities in the UN Secretariat.
At CDOTS, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technological advancements and innovation. Our Learning & Development team within BPSSS is dedicated to nurturing talent, facilitating knowledge sharing, and driving continuous professional growth. We are on a mission to shape the future, and we believe that the key lies in an impeccable user experience.
The internship is for a maximum period of six months and can be undertaken remotely (telecommute). The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours). Part time and remote modalities can be considered.
Under the supervision of the LMS Coordinator in BPSSS, the intern will play an instrumental role in optimizing our learning platforms and tools, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience for all users.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the BPSSS team to understand and translate user needs into UX designs.
Assist in the creation and refinement of user-centric designs and wireframes for learning.
Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to iterate upon the current UX design.
Work closely with course developers and instructional designers to enhance user assistance documentation, guides, and tutorials.
Analyse user behaviours and feedback to recommend improvements.
Stay updated on the latest trends in UX/UI and suggest innovative solutions for our platforms.
Competencies
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements (A or B):
(A) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in ANY of the following areas: instructional design/educational technology, human resources learning and development, adult learning, training or a related area such as development communication, project management, media/UI/UX design, interaction design, human-computer interaction or psychology;
(B) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) in the areas mentioned above.
• Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views;
• Be proficient in standard office software systems (e.g., MS Office 365 or similar);
• Preference will be given to applicants with a strong background in instructional design and demonstrated proficiency in content authoring software (Articulate 360 and/or Adobe Captivate), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro), and using a Moodle-based Learning Management System.
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted directly by the hiring manager for further consideration.
Special Notice
Completed online application (Motivation Statement and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Motivation Statement must include:
• Title of degree you are currently pursuing or the title of the degree you have obtained;
• Graduation date (When will you be graduating/ have graduated from the programme);
• IT skills and software that you are proficient in;
• Top three areas of interest;
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship;
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
Be sure to include all past work experiences (if any) and three references.
Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
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.
Applicants who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa if they wish to undertake the internship in person in New York. If the intern is already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G4 (including International Students on an F1 Visa), they will need to hold a valid visa and obtain the appropriate Employment Authorization Document (EAD) such as Optional Practical Training (OPT), or Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) to undertake the internship in person in New York. Interns who are not currently in the US are eligible to work remotely, without need for a US visa and EAD. For full information on EAD options for International Students in the United States on an F1 visa, please refer to:
• https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors
• https://www.ice.gov/sevis/employment#tab1
Please note that the United Nations in New York DOES NOT accept the “International Organizations” EAD.
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