Deadline:
June 03, 2024
Location(s)
Canada
Montreal
Overview
The Product Management Unit (PTM) is responsible for identifying analyzing, and implementing revenue-generating opportunities in ICAO. In addition, the unit conducts marketing and branding efforts to bring products to market and achieve revenue targets. Under the guidance of the Head, Product Management Unit, the intern will support the marketing team on outreach initiatives. In this context, s/he may work with different units in RPM in collaborative business initiatives.
Details
Org. Setting and Reporting
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sets international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aviation safety, air navigation, security and environmental protection. To that effect, ICAO is a knowledge-based organization engaged in the development of intellectual property. The Revenue and Product Management (RPM) Section is part of the Technical Cooperation Bureau (TCB) and is focused on revenue-generating activities of the Organization.
The portfolio of revenue-generating activities includes publications, periodicals, databases, websites, training, printing and events. The revenues generated by these activities are required to promote the implementation of ICAO’s Strategic Objectives and to carry out related Programme Support. The Section is responsible for the overall strategic planning, stakeholders’ collaboration, coordination, promotion, and distribution of these sellable products in close coordination with the other Bureaux/Offices of the Organization.
Responsibilities
The intern will work closely with the rest of the unit to:
- Support in the design of ICAO event branding through the development of: brand guidelines, flyers, booths, programmes and others. Also, assist in creating marketing collaterals for the event application and newsletters;
- Assist in designing ICAO publication issues: editing current covers and conceptualizing new ones;
- Manipulate and edit images to create compelling thumbnails for ICAO TV’s videos;
- Assist in developing new layout designs for digital marketing materials, such as newsletters, landing pages, website banners and social media images;
- Collaborate with the marketing team and/or Product Managers to develop other supporting materials;
- Contribute to organizing the ongoing updates to the ICAO’s digital asset management, photo library and other digital marketing tools;
- Offer suggestions and feedback for continuous improvement of campaigns;
- Perform other related duties.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
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.
- Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box." Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Education
- Applicants must, at the time of application, have completed or be enrolled in a university degree or higher. The programme must be in a field of study related to graphic design, marketing, business, communications, public or business administration, political science and/or journalism.
- Knowledge of digital communications and publishing platforms would be an asset.
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
- Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English is required.
- A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.
Dates
Deadline: June 03, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Interns are not paid. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern.
The duration of the internship is between three to six months. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis. The internship is hybrid format but open to be fully remote.
Interns shall not be eligible to be engaged in any other form of employment within ICAO during the period of internship and shall not be eligible to apply for or be appointed to any post in the Secretariat or be contracted for any other remunerated employment with ICAO for the six months immediately following the end of their internship.
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