UNDP Jobs - 38449- 38449 - Communications Intern (For Indonesian nati

38449 - Communications Intern (For Indonesian nationality only)

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

31-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

no less than six weeks and no more than six 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

UNDP Office has organised internship programme to provide a framework by which students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to UNDP offices, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments as well providing an opportunity to make substantive contributions to an office’s work. The current internship will provide opportunity for student to learn and gain practical experience in the field of communication and outreach.

Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks

• Researching and writing communication material
• Assisting in promoting volunteerism trough social media in order to generate and maintain public interest on volunteerism
• Assisting in planning and updating content for UNV Indonesia social media tools (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc)
• Supporting the UNV COT with production of promotional materials (i.e. flyer, result sheets, etc)
• Maintaining and updating UNV website
• Other tasks assigned

Outputs
• Produce thematic promotional materials.
• Effective support in developing and maintaining UNV website, and other social media tools

Competencies

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrate commitment to UNV/UNDP mission, vision and values
Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Ability to share knowledge and experiences and to provide advice to colleagues
Willing to learn new knowledge

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to provide moderate finance and accounting process
Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work

Leadership and Self-Management

Focus on result for the client and respond positively to feedback
Consistently approach work with energy and positive attitude
Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexity

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications
• Enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme in communications or other related field. Not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship.
• Strong communication skills, especially writing skills
• Fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Ability to gather information quickly, and prepare in various written formats
• Experience working in with media
• Computer literate in standard software applications
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNV and UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter
• Demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Strong interpersonal skills
• An interest in global mobility; adaptability to varied physical and other environments; a desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.

Financial Issues

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.

All costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be borne by:
a) the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students;
b) the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), accommodation, etc.