UNDP Jobs - 49425- Communications and Social Media Intern

Communications and Social Media Intern

Location :

Vientiane, LAO PDR

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Oct-2014

Application Deadline :

15-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3-6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

In Lao PDR, UNDP works to ensure that all people benefit from national development. We support growth which creates more and better economic and social opportunities, without harming the environment. Our focus is on fighting poverty, promoting effective governance, supporting improved environmental management and reducing the impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) remaining from the Second Indochina War. We are committed to help Lao PDR achieve the global Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), as well as the Lao specific MDG 9 to reduce the impact of UXO. We also support the government’s five-year development plans and the longer-term aim to graduate from Least Developed Country status by 2020.

The Communication Unit is currently seeking an intern who is interested in gaining experience and providing support to its work. The Intern shall report to the Communication Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Communication Officer, the intern may be expected to perform some or all of the following tasks*:

Contribute to the development of various printed and online communication materials, including producing and editing images/photos and layout;
Edit website content;
Plan and produce content for social media (Facebook, Twitter), including infographics;
Assist in the organization and updating of photo library;
Other tasks may include general administrative assistance to the Communications Unit and undertaking any other ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Communication Officer.

Learning objectives of this Internship are:

Learn about impact-oriented communications and communications management in a UN environment;
Gain experience in the production of public information materials (print, video and web);
Further enhance editorial skills.

It may be possible to adjust part of the ToR of this internship based on the specific interests/skills of the intern.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Initiative, creativity, enthusiasm, maturity, tact and high sense of responsibility;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

Functional Competencies:

A high level of computer literacy;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to learn new tasks and skills quickly;
Attention to detail and high sense of responsibility;
Ability to communicate ideas eloquently;
Excellent organization skills;
Demonstrated ability to work in a team.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Currently enrolled in an accredited university's Master's or higher degree programme in communication, journalism, photo journalism, media/film studies, graphic design or similar.

Experience:

Experience in photography and creative writing;
Experience in photo/video editing and graphic design software (i.e. Adobe CS) would be highly desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in English - written and spoken is required. Knowledge of Lao or Thai is an advantage, but not essential.

Availability:

Full-time for no less than three months and no more than six months.

Conditions of the Internship:

Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members. Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP;
The costs associated must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, visa, etc.

Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview must submit prior to the interview, the following documents:

Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme;
Copy of school transcript;
Letter of endorsement from a faculty member who has worked with the student in the recent past and who is knowledgeable on the student’s performance;
Complete and sign the UNDP Application Form for Internships http://www.undp.org/internships/Application.doc;
Copy of the proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out (can be produced after receiving an offer of internship)