UNDP Jobs - 81649- Digital Communications Intern (Photography Digital

Digital Communications Intern (Photography Digital Asset Management)

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

07-Nov-2018

Application Deadline :

31-Oct-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3-6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3-6 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 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 library sciences or archiving student with an interest in global issues to assist in the photography DAM for UNDP’s online global network.

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will assist the Photography Coordinator during the agreed time on the following duties;

Provide assistance in building and managing the UNDP’s new photography DAM.
Review, edit, and clean-up metadata, including captions, tags, and keywords.
Conduct quality control of images
Write and edit captions from the standpoint of reader interest, clarity, political sensitivity, thoroughness and accuracy as well as relevance to UNDP’s focus areas.

Assist with other related tasks as needed.

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 degree programme in digitial library sciences, digital archiving, or digital asset management.

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.