Antecedentes

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Analyst, the intern will be expected to provide support to the communication functions of UNDP and the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO).

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses  are the responsibility of:

• The nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or
• The intern, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence through private sources;
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship;
• Internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist the UNDP/RCO Communications Unit in the following tasks:

• Assist with the preparation and production of communication materials, including fast facts brochures, newsletters and publications;
• Update the UNDP Sri Lanka social media pages on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements;
• Assist in conducting of any campaigns and events the Communications Unit undertakes;
• Provide support in developing public service announcements capturing key messages of UNDP Sri Lanka’s work;
• Assist in conducting of events in collaboration with the UN Communications Group;
• Assist in the coordination of outreach activities;
• Assist in planning and implementing new initiatives;
• Assist in writing press releases and feature articles related to activities/events;
• Assist the Communications Unit with any other duties as may be assigned.

Competencias

• Proactive (able to pro-actively undertake tasks that fall under TORs);
• Team Player;
• Quick learner;
• Good computer skills;
• Polite and outgoing;
• Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

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

Education:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); in the field of communications, public relations, languages, journalism or equivalent;
• 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:

• Relevant working experience in the field of communications and public relations is preferable.

Language:

• Excellent command of written and spoken English required and proficiency in Sinhala and/or Tamil is an advantage.

Candidates who previously applied need not re-apply.