UNDP Jobs - 72356- Communication Intern - Being LGBTI in Asia Program

Communication Intern - Being LGBTI in Asia Programme

Location :

Bangkok, Thailand

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Jun-2017

Application Deadline :

27-May-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 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

Being LGBTI in Asia (BLIA) aims to reduce marginalization and exclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Initiated in 2012, the programme addresses inequality, violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status, and promotes universal access to health and social services.

The BLIA programme makes extensive use of information and communications technology to engage with the community, partners and other audiences. Communications efforts are closely aligned with the programme’s objectives and are guided by a communications strategy, which aims to ensure that stakeholders are kept informed of activities and results, and the programme actively engages with online audiences and advocates for LGBTI inclusion. Multiple channels and initiatives are utilized to implement the strategy, including video, social media, blogs, storytelling, newsletters, media outreach, locally tailored content, etc.

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. We are on the ground in 170 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will be tasked with providing communications support to the BLIA programme, including the following key tasks and assignments:

Design innovative and engaging communication materials, including knowledge products, social media graphics, web graphics, infographics, event materials, multimedia and PowerPoint presentations;
Support the development of multimedia materials, such as animated and live action videos;
Support the crafting of communication campaigns to effectively share knowledge and programme results;
Contribute to design and implementation of communications plans and social media campaigns around major activities;
Support updating of the BLIA social media channels, including compiling content, drafting new content, scheduling content and monitoring analytics;
Contribute to identifying opportunities for partnership building and resource mobilization;
Support other work of the HIV, Health and Development team.

Competencies

Demonstrate commitment to the UN’s core values;
Respects individual, gender and cultural differences in dealing with others;
Treat all people fairly without favoritism;
Organized and meet deadlines;
Able to perform tasks in a collaborative manner.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

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

Currently enrolled in graduate-level degree in Communications, Media, Graphic Design or related field. Additional background in Gender Studies, International Relations, Public Health, Social Sciences, Law, Political Sciences, Development Studies or related fields is an advantage;
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (secondary 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 defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience:

Experience with design of communication or social marketing materials and development of social media and multimedia campaigns;
Proficient in desktop publishing and graphic and multimedia design, including the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications;
Proficient in administration of social media and web platforms;
Proficient writing skills, for a range of different audiences;
Analytical in thinking, communicating and research;
Knowledge of issues related to LGBTI people and other marginalized communities in Asia and the Pacific;
Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Post-2015 Development Agenda;

Language:

Fluency in spoken and written English;
Knowledge of Thai and other Asian languages is beneficial.

Conditions:

UNDP 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;
UNDP 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 any positions (Fixed-Term Appointment, Temporary Appointment, Service Contract, Individual Contract) in UNDP during the period of the internship;
The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Subsequent Employment:

There is no expectation of employment with UNDP following an internship.