Background

The third Human Development Report for Latin America and the Caribbean, on Multidimensional Progress, launched last year, was a key opportunity to position UNDP as an important partner and knowledge source for governments, academics and journalists. Our flagship regional report discusses key elements of well-being beyond income, and beyond living above or below an international poverty line. And is delivering tools for the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda in each country in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The report’s key messages focuses on what elements have enabled millions of women and men to leave poverty behind in the previous decade—and what factors are crucial to prevent them from falling back into poverty, which is particularly relevant in this moment of economic slowdown and unforeseen crises such as natural disasters and new epidemics. The report also points out to a new generation of public policies that must be put in place to prevent setbacks and to close historic racial, ethnic and gender gaps.

The Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean is seeking a Communications intern to help raise awareness of the report key findings among targeted audiences and the general public through the production of multimedia materials such as animations, visualizations, videos and interactive content for the report.

The intern will report to the RBLAC Communication Specialist and work closely with the Strategy and Analysis Team. The internship is for four months with an opportunity for extension to a maximum of six months. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours). The internship could be home-based with frequent virtual meetings, for which the intern should secure his/her own computer and required software licenses.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will assist RBLAC with developing communication products:

  • Design compelling visualizations for the Human Development Report for Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Analyze patterns and stories in data and present them through clear and compelling data visualizations, infographics, dashboards, data presentations, etc;
  • Contribute to the development of multimedia products such as animations, static graphics, interactive graphics, animated gifs and videos for the Human Development Report for Latin America and the Caribbean.

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of a targeted social media campaign;

Competencies

Professionalism

  • Capable of working in a high-pressure environment with sharp and frequent deadlines;

  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills;

  • Exercises the highest level of responsibility and able to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner;

  • Results and client-oriented;

  • Highly detail-oriented;

  • Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.

Communication

  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable;

  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, especially in a multi-cultural environment;

  • Communicates effectively in writing to a varied and broad audience in a simple and concise manner;

  • Translates clearly and fluently the technical findings to non-technical teams.

 

Teamwork

  • Work well in a team to advance the priorities of UNDP as a whole;

  • Projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks;

  • Welcomes constructive feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Candidate must either be:

  • Enrolled in graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher).

  • Enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent)

  • A university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.  

Requiered Skills and Experience

  • Must be enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor, or in a Master’s degree programme, or be a recent graduate.

  • Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.

  • Experience in information design, multimedia production, web interactive content, and/or data journalism

  • Proficient in fact-checking, analyzing data and scripting content for data-related products

  • Ability to convert complex and abstract ideas into simple visual concepts
  • Proficient in main graphic design and photo editing software (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)

  • Passion for data visualization and information design

  • Curiosity for new technologies and testing new ideas

Note:

  • UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
  • UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months;
  • All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
  • UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
  • Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out;
  • The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
  • Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship;
  • The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan;
  • Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity

Interested candidates should apply by 26 July 2017. Your application should include a cover letter and resume.

Please upload both as one document as the system does not accept more than one document.

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