UNDP Jobs - 72470- Intern - Communications- Capacity for Disaster Red

Intern - Communications- Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI)

Location :

Geneva, SWITZERLAND

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

12-Jun-2017

Application Deadline :

02-Jun-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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 Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) is an UN-led interagency initiative aiming at improving the coordination and coherence of the efforts to support governments’ capacities to prevent, manage and recover from the impacts of disasters.

CADRI currently includes 12 members: FAO, UNDP, UNICEF, OCHA, WFP, and WHO as Executive Partners, and UNESCO, UNITAR, WMO, UNOPS, IFRC, WB/GFDRR as Observer Partners. The Partnership extends the potential for coherence beyond the UN system, particularly through participation of the IFRC.

The objective of the CADRI Partnership is to support the identification of critical capacity gaps at country level in view of prevailing risks and the articulation of coherent UN System and other stakeholder’s interventions to address those capacity gaps.

The CADRI Partnership proposes a range of capacity development services including a methodology for assessing national capacities in DRR, the facilitation of multi-stakeholders’ engagement to develop national plans and strategies for DRR, the provision of technical assistance to implement selected capacity development activities and the delivery of training modules. The CADRI capacity development approach has been adapted and applied in 23 countries

The demand for capacity development services in Disaster Risk Reduction is growing to support countries implement the Sendai Framework. The CADRI Partnership needs to expand its offer of capacity development services to respond to evolving country needs, as well as expand its geographical coverage.

Effectively communicating CADRI’s offer of services and achievements internally and externally to client countries and donors is critical to expand CADRI offer of services. The CADRI Partnership has developed a communication strategy 2016-2017 with three (3) objectives:

Highlight the unique strengths of the CADRI partnership as a “partner of choice” for governments and donors to deliver on Sendai and the SDGs at country level
Enhance clarity on the CADRI offer of services (what it can and what it cannot deliver)
Increase awareness of participating agencies at regional and country level about their engagement in the CADRI Partnership

In support of the implementation of the CADRI Communication Strategy, the CADRI Partnership will produce a number of communication and knowledge products, such as:

Brochure (4 pager) about CADRI services; CADRI linkages with SDGs, Paris, WHS; CADRI achievements with photos and quotes from governments (under revision) in English and French
Flyer 1 pager about CADRI modus operandi in English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Website in English
Knowledge products, cases studies and lessons learnt reports

Duties and Responsibilities

The CADRI inter-agency Partnership seeks to recruit an intern to join the CADRI team to support the implementation of the CADRI Communication Strategy with a special focus on the design and layout of the communications and knowledge products. The CADRI Partnership is also looking for fresh ideas on social media and technology trends that could support the implementation of the Strategy.

The intern will be part of the CADRI team, hosted at UNDP Geneva Office. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the CADRI Coordinator and in close collaboration with the UNDP, OCHA, and UNICEF Communication advisors.

The intern will perform the following duties:

Design / layout of various CADRI communications tools, including but not limited to:

Brochures
reports
one-pager news updates

Design and updating of the CADRI website working closely with the website maintenance company:

Update current event pages
Interactive and appealing web design Design headers
Design interactive maps

Social media products

Develop a social media strategy to increase visibility and action plan to guide its implementation and benchmarks to monitor its success
Features to enable interaction with major social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Google +

Competencies

Ability to summarize a large amount of information for a public audience;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Effective communication skills with staff at all levels and external partners;
Initiative taking;
Strong organization skills;
Great attention to detail and proven experience in proof reading;
Ability to work well in a team;
Client orientation;
Demonstration of cultural sensitivity and appreciation for different cultures and practices;
Sound computer skills and experience using web based applications, social media and content management systems
Knowledge and experience using the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Bridge, Acrobat, Illustrator, Flash, Avid, Final Cut Pro and other graphic design software.
Knowledge of Word Press
Knowledge of MS Office;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrolled in a master’s programme in the area of Information Technology, Graphic Design, or related field.
The intern must be enrolled at the time of application and during the internship. (if a candidate has graduated before or during the internship period, s/he is no longer eligible)

Language:

Proficiency in English
Fluency in other UN official language (French and/or Spanish) is a major advantage.

Important Guidelines:

Interns are not considered staff members of UNDP and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;

Interns are not entitled to financial support (salary or any other compensation) from UNDP;

Interns are not covered by UNDP for medical, health or life insurance and have to have their own international medical and life insurance;

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. Candidates are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed, to any post for a period of three months following the end of the internship;

The normal duration of an internship is from six weeks to 6 months (which is the maximum duration);

The intern needs to be enrolled as a graduate or final year Bachelor’s student throughout the duration of the internship or be within one year of graduation from a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. programme;

The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.

For more information about the application process and UNDP's internship terms and conditions, visit: www.undp.org/internships