UN WOMEN Jobs - 107742- Communications and Coordination Intern

Communications and Coordination Intern

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Aug-2022

Application Deadline :

18-Jul-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 Months

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The UN Women Liaison Office to the African Union (AU) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) engages with the AU and its various organs, the United Nations system particularly ECA, regional CSOs and international NGO, as well as the diplomatic community and in particular, delegations to the African Union. Through the office, UN Women provides technical support to member states, the AU and ECA in the adoption, implementation and monitoring of commitments on gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) at the regional level, and in accordance with its mandate. Furthermore, the Ethiopia Country Office (ECO) will represent UN Women in the UN Liaison Team and contributes to gender mainstreaming in UN System in the context of the Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM) Africa to advance the GEWE agenda on the continent.

UN Women through its Liaison function to the AU and ECA aims at providing technical assistance to the African Union Commission through the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD) to effectively mainstream gender issues in AU’s programs and policy processes. UN Women also collaborates with relevant departments of the AUC for gender responsive development and implementation of regional initiatives. In addition, the Liaison Office continues to establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with relevant UN agencies, INGOs and CSOs to implement catalytic initiatives in supporting the continental GEWE agenda.

In 2022, with the establishment of the Liaison portfolio as a full-fledged presence, UN Women Liaison Office set out to develop a Strategic Note to define its key development results and management/operational results for the next four years. The Strategic Note will be aligned with the global UN Women Strategic Plan (2022-2025), the AU GEWE Strategy (2018-2028), Agenda 2063 and other key GEWE, peace and development frameworks of Africa as well as global normative frameworks.

To support this process and ongoing collaborations with AU and other regional stakeholders, the Liaison Office proposes to engage Communication and Coordination Intern who will be part of the core Liaison Office program team. The Intern who will support program implementation, advocacy and visibility efforts of the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

With guidance and overall supervision of the Special Representative to AU and UNECA, and under close supervision from the Liaison Specialist, the Intern is expected to undertake the following tasks:

Communications and visibility

Assist in the development of visibility materials
Support to the development and implementation of visibility, communications, and outreach activities carried out with partners such as the AUC, UN system and Civil Society Organizations.
Develop relevant key messages for regional advocacy and ensure effective visibility through digital dissemination
Facilitate the production and dissemination of audiovisual materials through media channels, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Other digital channels
Contribute to communication and visibility campaigns
Assist in developing regular media monitoring reports
Support the development of Liaison Office news briefs and newsletters
Assist in the preparation and visibility of UN Women Liaison Office events
Assist in the development of UN Women Liaison Office communication database.
Update the communications filing system.
Any other related tasks to support the UN Women Liaison Office team.

Support Coordination and advocacy

Assist the coordination of consultations related to the development of UN Women Liaison Office Strategic Note 2022-2025
Provide support to the coordination of events, and advocacy initiatives.
Contribute to concept notes, agendas and related working documents
Prepare background research, briefing notes and talking points to inform UN Women Liaison Office engagement in advocacy platforms and initiatives
Participate in UN inter-agency coordination meetings, meetings with AU partners and prepare the notes for files and minutes
Participate and contribute to relevant regional policy processes and technical working groups

Learning Objectives

Increase understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system
Gain knowledge and understanding of regional GEWE policy issues
Build and develop professional relationships with UN Women colleagues and colleagues from other UN agencies.
Work as a team member in a multicultural setting

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies:

Familiarity with Africa regional gender equality issues
Ability to learn quickly
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with varying complexity
Ability to adapt in a constantly-changing and fast-paced environment
Excellent written, verbal, & interpersonal communication skills as well as exemplary customer service skills
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and strong teamwork capacity
A self-starter; able to anticipate issues and propose solutions
Strong interest in working in the UN system, particularly on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
General IT competence and command of main office software programmes

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University studies in one of the following disciplines: Communication, Gender Studies, Political Science, International Relations or other relevant Social Science fields is required.
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second 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 and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Experience:

Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher).
Candidates with basic design and layout skills and adept in using Adobe Photoshop, In Design and other publishing software
Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills
Proven advocacy, analytical and writing skills
Demonstrated and extensive social media experience is an added advantage

Language:

Excellent communication skill (written and oral) in English and French languages is mandatory

Application:

All applications must include (as an attachment) a completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided?on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)