UNDP Jobs - 68593- PUBLIC INFORMATION

PUBLIC INFORMATION - MULTIMEDIA INTERN

Location :

Cairo, EGYPT

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

10-Oct-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Six weeks extendable

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 UNDP Egypt Information, Communication and Reporting Unit (ICR) internship is for 3-6 months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Interns will gain first-hand experience with regard to the United Nations country programme activities in the area of strategic communications as well as public information and media relations. They will also gain a greater understanding of how the UNDP works and its range of activities in Arab Republic of Egypt.

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is centred on assisting the Information, Communication and Reporting Unit (ICR) in discharging a range of strategic communications and public information as well as multimedia tasks to raise the organizations visibility. The following responsibilities can be adapted, as appropriate, to fit each intern.

Help design and prepare various information materials and publications;
Provide assistance in preparing the multimedia public information materials of ICR, including presentation, slide shows and video production as well as social media pieces;
Help initiate contents/feeds for social media channels and explore more potential social media means to raise visibility of ICR work;
Support the management of UNDP’s online presence on social media including regular updates and campaigns;
Monitor and analyse online conversations around central development issues and identify opportunities for UNDP to engage in these conversations;
Prepare analytics reports on a regular and ad-hoc basis that synthesize digital impact and suggest adjustments of outreach initiatives based on data;
Provide assistance in editing and creating film videos, mix sound and diaporamas, if required;
Provide assistance in creating and enhancing photo library;
Help prepare captions as well as upload and download the photos to/from photo library;
Help take photos of events, when required;
Carry out and/or initiate tasks/special projects;
Assist with Communication Analyst contributions to UNDP website; if required.

In cooperation with the Communication Analyst, the multimedia intern also:

Help prepare the daily UNDP Morning News Headlines;
Provide research for background/information materials;
Assist in the preparation of briefing sessions on the work of UNDP
Assist in the organization and execution of special events to mark UNDP observances, press conferences, media launches or exhibitions.

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.

Planning & Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
Uses time efficiently.

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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants must be:

enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
have graduated with a university degree (and if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation, ;
have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience:

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages:

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of Arabice is an asset.

Assessment:

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Learning and Expectations:
Upon completion of the assignment, the intern will have/be able to:

A deepened understanding of overall international development practice, particularly of the UN system, as well as approaches that the UN employs to translate its global values and the spirit of the UN Charter into practical work;
Obtained skills in coordinating processes that include a multitude of stakeholders;
Gained results-based management skills required for international development projects, including project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
Skills and experiences in policy analysis in the area related to sustainable development and 2030 agenda ;
Acquired an in-depth understanding of (inter-)governmental processes.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members.
Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.
Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.