UNDP Jobs - 71185- Communications Internship (non remunerated)

Communications Internship (non remunerated)

Location :

Brasília, BRAZIL

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English Portuguese

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 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Brazil is offering to a selected group of outstanding graduate and undergraduate-level students the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural international organization.

The internship programme for the Communications Unit is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, international studies, international development and inclusive growth.

Objectives

The purpose of the Communications Unit Internship Programme is to provide an opportunity to make substantive contributions to the office’s work, mostly by providing support to the Communications Team in its daily activities and in the accomplishment of the goals and tasks that are part of UNDP Brazil Communications Strategy.

This internship opportunity does not lead to further employment with UNDP. Its goal is to offer the intern the opportunity to learn, gather experiences and complement his/her studies.

Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

Venue

Internships take place at UNDP Brazil premises, in the UN House – Sergio Vieira de Mello Complex –, in Brasilia, Brazil.

Status

Interns are not staff members.

Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.

Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Length

The length of this internship at UNDP Brazil is 6 months (part-time: 4 hours/day)

The duration of the assignment will be from May 2017 to November 2017 (estimated).

Internship Area
Communications Unit (4 hours)

8 AM to 12 AM or 2 PM to 6 PM (morning or afternoon).

Accountability
Unsatisfactory performance or failure to conform to the standards of conduct set out above may lead to termination of the internship, for cause, at the initiative of UNDP. A two-week notice shall be given in such cases.
Any serious breach of the duties and obligations which, in the view of the Administrator, would justify separation before the end of the notice period.

The intern will reimburse UNDP for financial loss or for damage to UNDP-owned equipment or property caused by him/her, if such loss or damage: occurred outside the performance of services with UNDP; or arose or resulted from gross negligence or wilful misconduct or violation or reckless disregard of applicable rules and policies by the interns.

Supervision
UNDP makes every effort to maintain the highest standards with regards to the supervision, orientation and training of interns, in order to make their time at UNDP a valuable experience. Officers are responsible for providing appropriate supervision and guidance. A supervisor must be identified for the period of the internship.

Further Career Opportunities
The purpose of internships is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but, as mentioned, to complement an intern's studies. However, a number of interns, having completed their studies and met the necessary requirements, have gone on to further assignments with the UNDP or elsewhere in the United Nations system.

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.

Should an offer of employment be envisaged, a 3-month break, from the end of the internship, must be respected. Interns cannot apply for posts during the period of internship.

The selection process will consist of an interview.

Financial Issues

Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.

The 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 own arrangements for travel, accommodation etc.

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.

All applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Communications Coordinator, the intern will be responsible for the following activities:

Assist the Communications Team in the maintenance and update of UNDP Brazil’s website(s);
Translate documents, presentations, news articles and press releases into English-Portuguese (and vice-versa);
Support in writing and editing communications materials;
Write stories, reports, press releases and minutes of meetings.
Support the preparation of social media posts;
Assist in creating and implementing social media strategy;
Explore new online and social media tools and implement best practices;
Assist in the preparation of analytical reports and presentations containing statistics and performance of website(s) and social media accounts managed by the Communications Unit;
Assist in the creation or update of design and layout of communication materials for online media including arts, graphics and infographics for social media accounts, website and intranet;
Assist with video production and audio projects, including recording, capturing/importing media, editing footage and sound files, titling, adding music/voice-over/sfx, media management and archiving project media;
Prepare daily news clipping on stories of the interest of UNDP and its partners;
Gather information on themes related to UNDP’s mandate and UNDP Brazil’s projects;
Support the Communications Team in the preparation, organization and coverage of events;
Support the Communications Team with photos of events and UNDP executives;
Assist in the management and update of mailing lists used by the Communications Unit;
Assist in handling telephone calls, requests from the press, the general public and UNDP partners, as well as internal clients;
Perform other related tasks as requested.

Competencies

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with full respect for diversity. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensibility and adaptability.
Professionalism: Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, interpret/analyze a wide variety of data, and identify/resolve problems.
Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.
Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new trends in development issues.
Technological awareness: Proficiency in various MS Office applications;
Ability to Work with Adobe Creative Suite, and related software, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere;
Knowledge of Photojournalism;
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

Required Skills and Experience

Eligibility

Candidates must be enrolled in a course of study leading to a university degree (either undergraduate or graduate) in fields such as Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Design and all other related fields.

They are also expected to demonstrate a keen interest in the field of development and on UNDP’s mandate areas.

Portuguese must be the candidate’s mother tongue. Fluency in English is also required. Knowledge of Spanish is asset.

Application

UNDP Brazil will only consider applications that present the following documents:

-Updated Résumé/Curriculum Vitae in Portuguese

- Cover letter in Portuguese explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for this position (max 500 words)\

After a screening of CVs, candidates will be invited for interviews.

Only those who are short-listed will be contacted.