The ITU Library and Archives Service has an opening for interns.
Various opportunities are
available for students seeking experience in a library and archives
service in an international organization. Interns will be assigned
to a project in different areas of specialization as described in
the projects below.
ITU is the leading United
Nations agency for information and communication technologies. As
the global focal point for governments and the private sector, ITU's
role in helping the world communicate spans 3 core sectors:
radiocommunication, standardization and development. ITU was the
lead organizing agency of the World Summit on the Information
Society.
The ITU Library and Archives Service acquires, preserves and
provides access to a wide range of materials on telecommunications
and related topics and on the history of ITU from 1865 to the
present day. Our holdings include published works (print and
electronic) and unique archival materials. We provide information
and reference services to ITU staff, ITU members, and the general
public. The ITU Library and Archives Service is part of the
Information Services Department.
The Library and Archives
Service offers a convenient working place, situated in the
Montbrillant building, Place des Nations, Geneva. Interns work
during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 18:00.
Please note that ITU
internships are unpaid positions. Interns are chosen by an
application process.
General qualifications for
all projects:
- Interest in information
management projects
- Good organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Good written and oral
communication skills
- Ability to work
independently and effectively within a limited time frame
- Ability to balance multiple
tasks
- Dependable and punctual
- Advanced computer skills
Candidates must complete an
application form (you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this
file). Please indicate your choice of project and submit the
application with a cover letter. Applications should be sent to the
following address:
International Telecommunication Union
Human Resources Administration Division
Administration and Finances Department
Place des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
Applications can be
submitted by email to
HumanResources@itu.int
. Please copy the ITU Library and Archives Service on your email (library@itu.int).
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