Empleos en el PNUD - 58110- Intern (Communications)

Intern (Communications)

Localidad :

Paramaribo, Surinam

Tipo de contrato :

Internship

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

Fecha límite de postulación :

31-Jul-15 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

Intern

Duración del contrato inicial :

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

Three (3) months

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Antecedentes

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is an international development agency of the United Nations. The Agency currently operates in approximately 170 countries worldwide and relies on web based communications to share its work and success stories with the general public, governments and other UN and UNDP Offices both at the headquarters and country offices levels.

UNDP’s Country Office websites are the main showcase of the organization’s activities on the ground. As such, they are the most visible medium through which UNDP’s partners and stakeholders, including the general public, learn about the organization’s activities around the world. Thus, it is essential that Country Office websites remain up-to-date at all times, striking a careful balance between providing information about UNDP corporate and country-specific programmes and activities.

UNDP uses external communications to connect with the world outside our organization. Routine and strategically executed external communications educates and informs, advocates for human development and helps achieve progressive change. It ensures UNDP’s visibility among critical sources of support: UN Member States, government officials, donors, human development advocates, other international organizations and the private sector.

All writing produced for UNDP, including publications, web content, and other materials for UNDP stakeholders, should follow the UNDP Editorial Style Manual (will be provided). The Style Manual provides clear guidelines to ensure uniformity. It is important not only for UNDP's written content to be consistent regarding brand identity but also in terms of style and language.

The UNDP Suriname Country Office is interested in soliciting the services of a communications intern to support the drafting of success stories, news articles, press releases, speeches and other content related to the upgrade of the Country Office Website. It is critical that the Intern is comfortable with writing and editing content in English and is familiar with interviewing techniques.

Deberes y responsabilidades

The specific roles and responsibilities of the Intern will include but may not be limited to:

Support the development of all communication materials ensuring high standards and deadlines are met;
Use his/her experience in the development of similar communication products and therefore, write/edit content to suit the requirements of each material;
Write all contents according to standards that meets UNDP expectations;
In coordination with supervisor, present first and final draft of communication materials to UNDP Management for feedback and endorsement;
Provide regular progress reports/updates to the Supervisor and UNDP team.

Tasks and Deliverables:

The primary tasks of the assignment are related to the development of suitable content to be placed on the website and includes success stories, news articles, press releases and other relevant content produced according to prescribed guidelines and methodology (UNDP Editorial Style Manual will be provided).

A detailed copy of the Terms of Reference can be obtained by visiting the UNDP Suriname webiste at http://www.undp.org/content/dam/suriname/docs/Operations/Procurement/jobs/TOR%20producing%20content%20Website%20UNDP%20suriname-3a.pdf

Competencias

Functional Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and fluency in English;
Strong organizational and research skills;
Goals and outcomes oriented.
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Strong social media skills;
Passionate and committed to innovation for development;
Knowledge of innovation in the context of development;
Demonstrated creativity, curiosity and flexibility;
Knowledge of the UN system is an asset.

Corporate competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Enrolled in a masters or Doctoral programme in the areas of Communications, international development, gender studies, journalism, knowledge management, news media, or related field in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) throughout the entire duration of the internship; or If pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, the candidate must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.

Experience:

Experience in working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment;
Demonstrated experience and interest in social innovation trends and social media.

Languages:

Proficiency in English;
Working knowledge of Dutch is a strong advantage;
Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.