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 some 170 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 Communications Group at UNDP is at the forefront of advancing digital communications and outreach for the organization and is seeking a graduate student with an interest in global issues and communications to assist in planning, producing and evaluating web sites and digital content for UNDP’s online global network.
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will assist the Digital and Online team during the agreed time on the following duties;
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Competencies
- Solid 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:
Enrollment in a graduate degree programme in a development or communications-related field, such as journalism, interactive telecommunications, international relations, political science, anthropology, sociology, public or business administration.
Candidate must either be:
a)Enrolled in graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher).
- b)Enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme ( minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
- A holder of a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
Language:
Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of French and/or Spanish desirable
Experience:
- Experience in communications desirable;
- Experience creating content for the web and/or managing different media platforms desirable;
- Experience with photo editing desirable
- Familiar with international development/relations desirable;
- Previous experience in UN system or NGO is a plus.
Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:
- Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme.
- Copy of school transcript or
- Copy of the University degree
- Letter of endorsement froma senior faculty member who has directly supervised the student in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with the student’s performance.
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;