UNDP Jobs - 57622- Communications Intern for Climate Change and Disas

Communications Intern for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

06-Jul-2015

Application Deadline :

30-Jun-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 months (possible extension to 6 months)

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

In December 2015, UNDP will participate in COP21, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris. This conference, the culmination of years of negotiations and advocacy towards a global climate change agreement, will bring together tens of thousands of practitioners and policy makers worldwide and will, amongst other things, give UNDP the opportunity to showcase its work in support of countries and communities in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

UNDP’s Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Team is planning a communications and advocacy campaign in support of these processes, with a particular emphasis on the Paris Climate Change Conference. This campaign will focus on highlighting UNDP’s work to date at global, regional and country levels, with a particular emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Particular elements include online communications, media, video production and social media.

This campaign offers a unique opportunity for an eligible student to learn and participate in the development and execution of a global communications campaign.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Advocacy, Partnerships and Results Communication Coordinator, the intern will specifically be responsible for the following:

Support to draft messages related to climate change for UNDP’s Facebook account;
Draft and schedule tweets for UNDP’s corporate account;
Support the roll-out of a photo contest and support efforts to collect excellent climate change related photography for use in the campaign;
Follow news and media online and collect and share relevant items to UNDP’s climate change and disaster risk reduction team;
Research additional content on UNDP’s work in climate change;
Research interesting posts from partners and schedule retweets;
Actively expand the network of followers;
Monitor social media accounts for: mentions for retweeting, questions, and negative comments, and flag them appropriately;
Support live tweeting from events;
Contribute to researching and writing articles, blogs and success stories;
Other tasks as requested by the Climate Change and DRR Team.

Competencies

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN's values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
Strong organizational, reporting and writing abilities;
Results driven, able to meet targets/deadlines;
Capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time;
Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback;
Self-starter and organized;
Able to multitask and balance multiple responsibilities.

Required Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program.

Experience:

Experience in communications desirable;
Proficient in using new technologies, web-based platforms and social media networks;
Familiar with sustainable development, environment, and climate change.
Familiarity with online editing tools: InDesign, Illustrator and/or PhotoShop, is a strong asset;

Languages:

Fluent in English.

Documents to be submitted:

In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of:

Copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
Letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
Letter of recommendation from a professor;
Copy of his/her school transcript;
Copy of passport;
Completed UNDP internship application form (to be provided upon selection);
Signed UNDP Internship Agreement (to be provided upon selection);
Medical Certificate of Good Health (to be provided upon selection);
Proof of medical insurance (to be provided upon selection).

Kindly note the above documentation is required within one week after selection.

Institutional Arrangements:

Interns’ Expenses

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. All costs connected with an intern's participation in the programme must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, etc.

Insurance

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, and they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which requires transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further treatment; or results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country, or Country of Residence.

Subsequent Employment

The purpose of the Internship Programme in UNDP is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement the intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. Should an offer of employment be envisaged, a 3-month break, from the end of the internship, must be respected. Interns cannot apply for posts or consultancies during the period of internship.

Third-party claims

UNDP is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission of action by the interns during their internship.