UNDP Jobs - 70844- Communications Intern

Communications Intern

Location :

Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

15-Mar-2017

Application Deadline :

05-Mar-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months with possible extension

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 development agenda in Bosnia and Herzegovina focuses around 4 strategic sectors, which act as an umbrella for UNDP activities and initiatives: Social Inclusion and Democratic Governance, Energy and Environment, Human Security and Justice and Rural and Regional Development.

The Rural and Regional Development (RRD) Sector implements projects geared towards decreasing economic, social and territorial disparities through coordinated approach by national and subnational actors, with key goals of stimulating good governance and economic activity, as well as promoting social inclusion at the local level. All interventions are realised in close collaboration with relevant government stakeholders, other UN agencies, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society.

Since strategic positioning and communications are vital for achieving UNDP objectives and resource mobilization it is important to position the UNDP as a valid and credible promoter and partner of development in BiH. The focus of this position will be on providing assistance in communications of projects within UNDP BiH RRD Sector. Within this framework, there are several strategic activity areas: participation in organizing events, maintaining media clipping for UNDP BiH RRD Sector, participates in social media content for UNDP communications channels, follow-up with media, hands-on and proactive support for communications tasks and any other related communications activities

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the UNDP RRD Sector Communications Officer, Intern will have an opportunity to perform an array of duties that support communications area. These tasks include, but are not limited to:

Assistance in the organization of press conferences, workshops and other events;
Assistance in maintaining and updating UNDP in BiH social media pages and bilingual website ba.undp.org related to Rural and Regional Development Sector;
Preparation of meeting notes, draft reports; transcription of audio video materials;
Assistance in editing news releases, media advisories;
Assistance in researching, collecting and preparing relevant data;
Assistance in monitoring and press clipping of print and online media; update of media lists;
Other tasks as assigned by RRD Sector Communications Officer.

The internship programme offers unique learning opportunities for interns, exposing them to the work of the United Nations at country level, and enriching their educational experience through practical work in an international organization.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals of different national and cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes the willingness to understand different views and opinions;
Able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivity.

Functional Competencies:

Analytical and methodological ability to organize ideas, structure texts and write documents;
Ability to coordinate multiple and diverse actors or individuals, for the purpose of event and project management;
Solid IT and communications abilities - keen interest in web-design and interactive platforms and awareness of Internet communications, marketing and outreach activities;
Knowledge of desktop publishing tools, particularly Microsoft Office;
Good understanding of standard and emerging web technologies, especially social media tools and channels;
Good team worker;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

Operational Competencies:

Ability to conduct research, mapping and identifying relevant information;
Creativity and initiative;
Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills (team-player) and the ability to work in a multicultural environment;
Ability to work independently and follow-through on project initiatives.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Managing conflict;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates ability to produce high-quality products while working against short deadlines and in stressful environment;
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each employee;
Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University degree (or final year of study), preferably in the areas of Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English language, Literature, Marketing/Economics;
Study at Master’s degree level is an asset.

Experience:

Experience /skills in managing website content and social media;
Experience / skills in writing and editing communication materials and/or publication;
Experience in the use of computers and office suites.

Language Requirements:

Native Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian speaker;
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide subsequent documentation:

Duly completed UNDP internship application form;
Letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
Letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised the student in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with the student's performance.

In addition to the above listed documentation, the successful candidate will be asked to provide, prior to commencing work, proof of medical insurance valid for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Applications not in accordance with the mandatory requirements will NOT be considered.

Terms and conditions:

UNDP Internship is a NON-PAID and a minimum of one month of commitment on behalf of the applicants is required, with longer commitment considered desirable. In return, UNDP commits to assign at least 1 staff member to act as a mentor to the intern and to ensure that interns are exposed to meaningful and adequately challenging professional tasks.