UNDP Jobs - 70930- Web Editor and Social Media Internship

Web Editor and Social Media Internship - Spanish

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

17-Apr-2017

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3-6 Months

Languages Required :

English Spanish

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3-6 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

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 177 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. At UNDP, external and internal communication—nationally, regionally and globally—is critical to achieving both development results and business objectives. Skillful communication broadens the impacts of new policies, helps governance reforms take root, and attracts and fosters strong partnerships. The Office of Communications at UNDP is at the forefront of advancing online communications and outreach within the organization and is seeking a graduate student with an interest in global issues and communications to assist in organizing and evaluating web content and web sites for UNDP’s online global network.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research content and produce Spanish-language material and updates for Spanish social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter).
Ensure global campaigns follow up and support, and audience engagement on Spanish Social media platforms.
Produce graphic material to be used on Spanish Social media platforms.
Provide assistance in curating and presenting stories, images and videos in UNDP’s web content management system.
Review and edit web stories, headlines and captions in Spanish and English, liaising with the rest of the team to ensure consistency across languages.
Assist in reviewing translations in Spanish, proofreading and reformulating if necessary for optimal web presentation.
Assist the Spanish Web editor in maintaining contacts with content providers in order to solicit material for website, and/or for approval of drafts.
Assist with other related tasks as needed.

Competencies

Solid Spanish writing and editing skills;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
Attention to detail is crucial;
Responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic;
Interest in global issues and the United Nations;
Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Must be enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor, or in a Master’s degree programme in communications-related field, such as journalism, interactive telecommunications, international relations, political science, anthropology, sociology, public or business administration.

Experience:

Experience in communications desirable;
Experience creating content for the web and/or managing different social media channels desirable;
Familiar with international development/relations desirable;
Previous experience in UN system or NGO is a plus.

Language:

Native Spanish and fluency in written and spoken English (French/Arabic desirable).

Conditions:

Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members;
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. The costs associated 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 own arrangements for travel, accommodation, visa, etc.

Once the candidate has been selected, the following additional documents need to be submitted:

UNDP's application of internship (form duly completed and signed);
One page letter of intent (cover letter) indicating what you want to learn from the internship;
Copy of current enrolment verification from your school (transcript);
Letter of recommendation from faculty;
Copy of transcript;
Scanned medical insurance document.

Insurance:

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP.

Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which:

requires transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further treatment; or
results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country, or Country of Residence

For more information on UNDP Internship, please visit: http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/jobs/types-of-opportunities/internships.html