UNDP Jobs - 83182- Internship (Multimedia), UNRC Office

Internship (Multimedia), UNRC Office

Location :

Dhaka, BANGLADESH

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

17-Feb-2019

Application Deadline :

03-Feb-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Three months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Three 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 position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Bangladesh and typically reports to the Senior Communications Advisor and UNIC National Information Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Intern (Multimedia) will be responsible for the following duties:

Summary of Functions:

Produces video material in support of strategic communications goals centered on social media platforms;
Contributes to digital communications;
Supports publications and branding management.

Description of Functions:

Under the supervision of the Senior Communications Advisor and National Information Officer, the intern will:

Shoot and/or edit social media videos that help promote areas of work (eg. topics related to Sustainable Development Goals, human rights, economic development, UN reform) in an informative and engaging manner;
Support the daily management of the UN in Bangladesh social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and Flickr):
Support research on specific themes relating to the mandate and work of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office;
Provide support for the communications aspects related to the organization and preparation of meetings and events planned by the Resident Coordinator’s Office.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Promotes UN’s values and ethical standards (tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation, impartiality);
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

Management and Leadership:

Work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Provides inspiration and leadership to project staff as well as all the partners.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Capability to engage in team-based management, an experience of leading workshops and being a resource person;
Ability to undertake results-based management and reporting;
Ability to oversee timely project implementation and to provide the necessary troubleshooting to keep project implementation on schedule;
Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.

Knowledge Management and Learning

Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development;
Excellent communication skills (written and oral);
Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners;
Respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualification Requirements:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

be enrolled in a graduate school programme in journalism, communication, film-making or related field (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in journalism, communication, film-making or related field (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
have graduated with a university degree (as defined above).

• Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible. (Letter of enrollment from school will be requested from the selected applicants).

• Knowledge in using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and of creating video products for social media platforms.

• Knowledge of shooting video and editing using Abode Premiere and/or Final Cut Pro X.

• Good planning skills demonstrated through good time management, capacity to plan, and deliver tasks on time.

• Possess a very high level of flexibility and adaptability.

• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

• Take on other projects as assigned.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English and Bangla are required.

Terms and conditions:

UNDP Internships are NON-PAID and a minimum of 8 weeks of commitment on behalf of the applicants is required, with longer commitment considered desirable. In return, UNDP commits to assign at least 1 staff member to act as a mentor to the intern and to ensure that interns are exposed to meaningful and adequately challenging professional tasks.

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
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