UNDP Jobs - 108040- Communication & Advocacy Intern

Communication & Advocacy Intern

Location :

Dakar, SENEGAL

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 - 12

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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 UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA) in 2019, established the UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (UNDP WACA) in response to the fragile and rapidly evolving political and socio-economic landscape of the West and Central Africa region.
Situated within the UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA), UNDP WACA covers 24 countries, ranging from high and middle-income economies to least developed countries and countries in crisis and post-crisis situations.
UNDP WACA possesses strong on-the-ground expertise spread out across 6 key cities - New York, N’Djamena, Ouagadougou, Abuja, Addis Ababa and Dakar - its base. UNDP WACA works closely with other sub-regional hubs and thematic office that include: The Regional Programme for Africa and the Africa Borderlands Centre both based in Addis Ababa, the UNDP Resilience Hub for Africa based in Nairobi and the UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub based in Pretoria.
This ecosystem of expertise enables it to steer the implementation of key frameworks and lay the groundwork for delivery of development ambitions at country and sub-regional levels including the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
In collaboration with regional entities like the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), UNDP WACA builds strategic alliances and partnerships that drive lasting and positive change through joint interventions in areas like Governance and Peacebuilding, Youth, Resilience Building, Renewable Energy, Stabilization and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.
To showcase the work of UNDP in the region and mobilise global, regional and national attention on key issues, UNDP WACA counts on the Communications Team to spearhead compelling and creative communications and campaigns that provoke thought and connects the work of UNDP to key stakeholders that includes the General Public.
Within the above context, UNDP WACA is offering an internship position to support regional communications and advocacy efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional Communications Analyst, the Communications and Advocacy Intern is expected to carry out the following:

Design dynamic and engaging digital visuals for websites, social media channels, data visualizations, infographics, dashboards, icons, newsletters, events materials etc.
Support the organization of interviews, talks, webinars, written pieces and other content including outreach and coordination with relevant guests.
Support social media influencer engagement on content creation for relevant platforms including TikTok.
Monitor current events and popular trends and explore opportunities for UNDP engagement.
Support the maintenance and update of the editorial calendar.
Measure success of social media campaigns.
Support the development of announcements, press releases, key messages etc.
Support management of UNDP WACA social media platforms including campaign Trello Boards.
Attend briefings and conferences (where possible) and work with the communications team to produce media content – transcripts, short videos, stories etc.
Explore opportunities for media and donor field trips to project sites to showcase the impact of our work in the region.
Support the development of campaign and advocacy activities in collaboration with non-traditional partners and prominent figures.
Develop and maintain a database of partners, creatives and influencers, journalists.
Keep abreast of new platforms and tools and explore learning opportunities for growth.

Competencies

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet the following skills and competencies:

Experience in essential Adobe Creative Cloud Software - Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro and InDesign.
Strong Writing Skills
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Interest in the SDGs and development issues
Proactive, creative and open-minded team player with willingness to learn
Excellent collaborative spirit
Ability to work in a diverse environment

Internship Learning Opportunities

Understanding of UNDP’s work
Hands on experience on communications and social media outreach
Opportunity to learn how development agendas are translated to results

Conditions

Intern will be given monthly stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy, which applicants should become familiar with prior to signing an UNDP Internship Agreement Form . Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP Stipend.
UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions;
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment within the UN System, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:

Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme.
Only a successful candidate will be required to submit the following documents:
A copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
A letter from his/her university confirming current enrolment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
A letter of recommendation from a professor;
A signed UNDP Internship Agreement;
A Medical Certificate of Good Health;
Proof of medical insurance including provision for medical evacuation and removal of mortal remains or life insurance;
Copy of passport and working visa (If needed) for Senegal.

Required Skills and Experience

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

Education

Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (1) and (2) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Experience

Experience in project and event management
Familiarity with the UN system in general
Familiarity with SDGs and Agenda 2030 desirable.

Language

Proficiency in English;
Knowledge of French would be an asset.