UNDP’s Istanbul Regional Hub is UNDP’s advisory hub for the region tasked with the responsibility to provide policy and programmatic support to UNDP’s development activities in the Europe and CIS region.

The Hub’s Communications team has the mandate of exploring, among other things, the use of communications and social media to increase the effectiveness of programming, opening the organization to external views and input and engaging experts in the regional and global dialogue on key development challenges.

We are looking for a communications intern who will provide technical expertise to boost the visibility of UNDP Eurasia online platforms and provide analytics reports to assess our online and digital performance. In addition, the intern will be tasked with supporting our website, social media presence and additional media and relevant tasks, where needed.

The intern will report to Communications Analyst, and will be expected to:

• Assist the communications team with event management and/or communication coverage such as taking photography or videos, taking notes, drafting live tweets for the regional events, workshops and major launches.
• Produce materials for social media channels, especially Instagram and twitter.
• Monitor the latest social media trends for improving outreach and appropriately apply that knowledge to Eurasia channels.
• Compile analytics and reporting on Eurasia social media channels on monthly basis.
• Prepare weekly roundups and propose relevant contents for Eurasia channels.
• Support uploading and publishing content on the UNDP Regional website.
• Other tasks related to video, graphic design and content production.

• Willing to continually learn new skills and be approachable.
• Understanding of social media marketing essentials.
• Strong written communication skills in production, editing, and ability to write quickly, clearly, and concisely in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations
• Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities

Education:

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

(a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);

(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);

(c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;

(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Experience:

• Experience in website management, content creation, digital communications is preferred.
• Experience in video and photo editing and design software is preferred. ?
• Experience working with social media – especially Instagram and Twitter - and good understanding of web metrics and experience producing analytics reports is preferred.
• Experience in writing for web and social media is preferred. ?

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Additional Information:

Financial Issues:
Internships within the UN system are subject to conditions the applicant must get familiar with before signing his/her internship agreement.
Starting from January 2020 interns will receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations.
Any further costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her arrangements for travel, accommodation and other costs.
 
Application procedure:

The application should contain:

• Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post;
• Current and complete CV in English;
• Portfolio or work samples (such as video links, photographs, social media content/posts,)
• Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.

Candidates who are selected must submit the following documents:

• Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme;
• Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance.

Conditions:
 UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months;
 UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness or death during the internship;
 Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
 Interns are responsible to arrange for their own visa and residence documents, and need to plan for these well in advance; 

Subsequent Employment:
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies.
Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
More information available at: http://www.eurasia.undp.org/content/rbec/en/home/about_us/jobs/internships/.