UNDP Jobs - 90322- Communications Intern

Communications Intern

Location :

Washington, DC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

02-Mar-2020

Application Deadline :

25-Feb-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Minimum of 3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Maximum of 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 UNDP Washington office serves as the liaison between the UNDP New York Headquarters and the Washington community. The Washington office is a primary link connecting UNDP’s development work in 166 countries worldwide to the US Congress, State Department, USAID, World Bank, diplomatic community, media and general public.

UNDP Washington Research/Communications Internship

UNDP is seeking an enthusiastic graduate student with excellent analytical and communications skills for its Communications Internship. Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, the intern will provide support in the updating of and general maintenance of UNDP Washington’s external communications and advocacy materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the Communications Officer in creating/updating UNDP Washington’s external communications materials.
Work with the Communications officer and other staff in researching, drafting, and editing media and advocacy materials (e.g. fact sheets and Tweets); identifying outreach opportunities and partners, and
Occasionally shoot/edit photos, video, audio
Research materials from UNDP intranet and other sources for publication, external outreach
Assist in other outreach related activities of the office

Competencies

Outstanding/native English oral, writing and editing is essential
Excellent research skills
High level of proficiency with Excel, Word, PPT, and multimedia highly desirable
Strong service and team-work orientation, cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a fast-paced multi-national environment
Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to learning
Commitment to UNDP vision, mission and values and knowledge of UN work environment an advantage

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants to UNDP internships must at the time of application meet one of the following academic 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 defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

A Certification must be obtained from school to regarding status of enrollment or graduation

Working arrangements

As of 1 January 2020, Interns may be given a stipend according to UNDP Internship Policy, if it is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government foundation or scholarship programme. A stipend (up to the maximum amount of US$1,000) intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. Interns must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan.
Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.
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.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
The purpose of the internship is not to lead to further employment with UNDP, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract.