UN WOMEN Jobs - 55635- Communications Intern

Communications Intern

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Multi-Country Office - Caribbean, BARBADOS

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

19-May-2015

Application Deadline :

28-Apr-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

19 May - 25 August 2015

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women MCO Caribbean’s work covers the entire English speaking Caribbean and British and Dutch overseas territories. The MCO works in partnership with regional Governments and its sister United Nations agencies in support of six United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAFs) for Barbados and the OECS, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.

The MCO Caribbean communications strategy is one of the components underpinning the MCO’s work as an advocate for and as a knowledge provider on gender equality in the region. The MCO Caribbean is therefore seeking to engage an intern to support the communications work which falls under the Directorate section.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the UN Women Deputy Representative and the day-to-day supervision and guidance of the Communications Analyst, the Communications Intern will support the implementation of the MCO’s communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with partners, the media and the public.

The intern will be expected to:

Create Daily and Weekly news clippings:

Monitor regional media capture of UN Women MCO Caribbean work specifically;
Monitor stories on gender equality and women’s empowerment generally.

Support the development of content for the MCO Caribbean website http://caribbean.unwomen.org/en) and Facebook page:

Write and edit articles;
Identify photos and gender equality-specific data and stories.

Support the implementation of UN Women campaigns and initiatives including the UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls Orange Day, the Beijing +20 Campaign and the HeForShe campaign:

Provide technical and administrative support to the Communications Analyst in actions around the UNiTE Orange Day;
Support the development of advocacy materials on the HeForShe and Beijing+20 Campaigns.

Support the MCO Caribbean in organising and implementing media events:

Support the development of press releases;
Provide administrative support where needed for media events;
Support the Communications Analyst in developing and implementing calendar of events for programme media events.

Provide support to the Communications Analyst’s participation in UN Communications Groups (UNCG):

Assist with the planning of UNCG meetings;
Assist with taking minutes for UNCG meetings;
In support of the UNCG, participate in the planning and execution of UN System activities.

Competencies

Values / Guiding Principles:

Integrity and Fairness:

Demonstrates consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrates professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work. Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organisation and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Work in teams:

Demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing:

Facilitates and encourages open communication and strives for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

Stays composed and positive even in difficult moments, handles tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and has a consistent behaviour towards others.

Conflict management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

Demonstrates informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

The ability to communicate simply and effectively with excellent written and editing skills;
Good understanding of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach;
Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office business application software;
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to work as part of a team.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A recent graduate (within one year) or current student enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s Degree or in a Master’s Degree programme, or equivalent in Mass Communications or a related field.

Experience:

Experience working in communications - advocacy, public relations, or journalism;
Experience in writing, editing and producing materials for website content and social media networks;
Experience with content management systems and tools;
Working knowledge of photo editing software, online video publishing and experience with flash;
Knowledge of gender and human rights issues desirable.

Language:

Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of any other UN official language is an asset.

Conditions of Internship:

Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree (as (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year;
UN Women internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UN Women during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship;
The intern must provide proof of enrolment in a health insurance plan, proof of school enrolment (where relevant), a scanned copy of her/his passport, two letters of recommendation, and application.

Applications must include:

A cover letter with the referenced internship programme;
A completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment
Detailed curriculum vitae including a description of main achievements.

Timeframes and Institutional Arrangements

The internship will run from 19 May 2015 until 25 August 2015. The internship is attached to the MCO Caribbean office which is located in Barbados. The intern will be expected to work at least three days a week out of the MCO Caribbean office.

Hardware, software, and communication

The intern will be furnished with a portable computer (laptop) for the duration of the internship. The intern must be reasonably accessible by email and telephone (preferably mobile).

Application Deadline

Please submit applications by 16:30 hours (AST) on 28 April 2015.

Applications should be submitted by email to the attention of UN Women Communications Analyst, Sharon Carter-Burke at sharon.carter-burke@unwomen.org .