UNDP Jobs - 22402- UNDP Social Media Internship

UNDP Social Media Internship

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

15-Apr-2011

Application Deadline :

05-Apr-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

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

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global anti-poverty 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 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges.

The Office of Communications at UNDP is at the forefront of advancing online communications and outreach within the organization and is seeking a graduate student with an interest in global issues and social media to assist in building our outreach efforts. This post will give you the opportunity to assist in developing digital strategies for campaign projects that raise awareness for and engage people in UNDP’s efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015. This internship includes networking with UNDP’s online community, researching and implementing digital services for campaigning and project management of multimedia content and engagement tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

The interested candidate will assist the Social Media Officer in the Online Communications Team by:

Keeping up to date on new social media tools (especially Facebook and Twitter), best practice and how other organizations and companies are using them in order to identify new campaigning opportunities.

Supporting the management of UNDP’s global presence on social media including regular updates and personal communications with fans and followers.

Developing and implementing strategies and new tools for recruiting and engaging supporters through social media.

Monitoring and responding to supporter comments and emails regarding onlinecontent and campaigning. Providing research based strategic advice on the development and use of newtools for online campaigning.

Competencies

Experience writing or participating in blogs, community sites and social media
An understanding of internet communications strategies, blogging best practice, social media trends, techniques and information architecture
Experience in developing and implementing online campaigns and/or marketing strategies
Skills to build and maintain relationships with bloggers and key online outlets
Experience editing images or preparing graphics for the web and email communications
Experience engaging and building communities on social networks, particularly Twitter and Facebook
An interest in and understanding of online campaign methods and the contribution campaign work can make to achieving change.
Ideally, experience with the use of mobile messaging tools to engage supporters

Required Skills and Experience

Enrolment in a graduate degree programme in a development or communications-related field, such as journalism, interactive telecommunications, international relations, political science, anthropology, sociology, public or business administration;

Fluency in English-- written and spoken-- is required. Proficiency in
French or Spanish is an asset;
Must be available at least two days a week, preferably full-time

Please be aware that internships with UNDP are not paid and you need to be enrolled in a graduate degree programme.