UN WOMEN Jobs - 80481- UN Women- Communications Intern

UN Women- Communications Intern

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Kathmandu, NEPAL

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

17-Sep-2018

Application Deadline :

16-Aug-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months, full-time/ 40 hours per week

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The goal of UN Women’s Communication and advocacy efforts is to support the positioning of women’s empowerment and gender equality as key issues on the international and national agendas and establish UN Women as a reliable partner of choice and as a thought leader on the issue. This entails showcasing its leadership as an advocate and knowledge provider on gender equality, a provider of results-oriented, impactful interventions on the ground, and a skilled facilitator of normative and UN coordination processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision and guidance of Communication for Development (C4D) Officer and in close consultation with Programme Officers for a day-to-day operation, the selected intern is expected to work on/contribute to the below assignments:

Assist in maintaining, updating and monitoring UN Women Nepal Country Office (NCO) official website and social media platforms (Facebook page and Twitter);
Support in developing communication materials such as PowerPoint Presentations, infographics, fact sheets etc.
Support in organizing press conferences and other events;
Assistance in monitoring and maintaining press clippings of print and online media when UN Women is mentioned;
Undertake general administrative assignments, including scheduling presentations for meetings / workshops, filing and scanning and photocopying.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The intern will be provided with hands-on learning opportunities to work in the area of communication and advocacy on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The selected intern will have an exposure to UN Women system and get opportunity to update on the corporate policy documents prepared by the NCO, regional and headquarters offices.
The Intern will be provided with networking opportunity with various programme colleagues and participate in the workshop / seminars for broader learning purpose.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: http://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-employment-values-and-competencies-definitions-en.pdf

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge of gender equality and women’s empowerment especially in the area of women’s economic empowerment;
Demonstrate research and analytical capacity is a strong asset;
Excellent organizational, inter-personal, communication and administrative skills;
Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Nepali.
Knowledge of another UN working language is an advantage.
Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks, with tight deadlines;
Able to take initiative and work independently, with minimum supervision;
Able to work effectively in a team and in an international environment;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty;
Commitment to UN Women’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

The intern must have studies in communication, journalism, international development studies, related social sciences or discipline at the university level.
Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme or a recent graduate (commencement of internship within one-year period after graduation).
Knowledge of designing software such as InDesign and Illustrator will be an asset.

Language:

Excellent command of written and oral English and Nepali.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable)

UN Women Internship Policy:

1.) Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);

(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

2.) UN Women internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;

3.) All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;

4.) UN Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;

5.) The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;

6.) Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to positions in the professional and above category in UN WOMEN during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship;

7.) The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan, proof of school enrollment, a scanned copy of his/her passport, two letters of recommendation, and application.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment