UNDP Jobs - 77219- Digital Media Intern

Digital Media Intern

Location :

Bangkok, THAILAND

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

12-Mar-2018

Application Deadline :

28-Feb-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

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

More than half of the world’s young people alive today, live on this continent. At the moment, roughly 68 of every 100 people in Asia are of working age. It is a region facing up to the challenges of extreme poverty and climate change, but brimming with economic dynamism and a youthful workforce to deliver on unfulfilled potential. What’s more, nearly a billion people in Asia are below the age of 15; which means by 2050 the region will have more working-age people, and fewer older and younger dependents than at any point in its history. This ‘youth bulge’ offers the region a unique opportunity for economic progress, to lift millions more out of poverty, and ultimately close the gap with the developed world.

Young people in the region are 5-7 times more likely to be unemployed than their older counterparts at the same level of education. Women’s access to education and participation in the labour force remain stubbornly low across populous swathes of the region. The next wave of development gains as envisioned by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals must address the needs of those left behind. These are big issues and our solutions must be equally bold. UNDP’s Asia Pacific Human Development Report for 2016, released in April this year, examines these demographic trends and sets out clear policy directions that governments can harmonise with their national development plans and strategies.

UNDP and its partners believe that youth can make a real and positive difference and create their own opportunities by engaging with these challenges head on through social entrepreneurship and innovation, exploring dynamic approaches to mobilizing their peers and communities and creating adaptive solutions to addressing Youth economic marginalisation. Against this backdrop, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub together with its partners are developing a regional project on Youth Economic Empowerment and Social Innovation. With the great majority of Asia’s peak-era workforce still in their early years, now is the time to invest in interventions that will harness their potential. In not doing enough to ride this wave, we risk losing the most potent inter-generational opportunity we have had in ensuring the well-being of one-half of humanity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of UNDP Civil society and Youth Programme Specialist, the intern will assist UNDP BRH with the tasks outlined below:

Scope of Work:

Assist in the community management of the Youth Unit’s social media and online presence via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Yammer, Youtube and website;
Assist with the development of social media plans for events and campaigns;
Create regular social media reports;
Assist in the management of a youth-led entrepreneurship vlog channel;
Support with the development of information and communication pieces that can be disseminated through various channels of communication e.g. newsletter, website, intranet, meetings and conferences;
Provide ad hoc graphic design for social media posts or campaigns;
Support to coordinate events;
Assist with the preparation for meetings between UNDP and its partners (including local partners) on organizing a series of national and regional dialogues on youth to encourage youth participation and define innovative ways and means to achieve the SDGs;
Maintain a calendar of events related to the above activities.

The internship is a full-time position for a minimum period of three (3) months to a maximum of (6) months. The intern will have to indicate the timeframes of their availability in their application and the final length of the internship will be negotiated and agreed before entering into duty.

Duty station is Bangkok. In case travel to countries in Asia-Pacific is required on specific assignments, any such travel costs will be compensated by UNDP BRH, in accordance with the prevailing UNDP rules and regulations.

Competencies

Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose;
Respects individual, gender and cultural differences in dealing with others;
Treat all people fairly without favoritism.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or;
Enrolled in a final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) or;
Graduated with a university degree - and if selected, must start the internship within one year after graduation;
Field of studies in media studies, marketing, social sciences or other fields related to the scope of the assignment or similar field would be desirable.

Experience

Proven experience managing social media;
Ability to use Canva, Adobe Suite and other design software preferred;
Basic knowledge of impact investing, social entrepreneurship, start-ups, etc.
Previous work experience in communications, marketing, branding, digital media, journalism a plus;
Demonstrated interest in the field of development;
A desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;

Languages

Written and spoken proficiency in English; Mandarin a plus.

Conditions:

UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
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 any positions (Fixed-Term Appointment, Temporary Appointment, Service Contract, Individual Contract) in UNDP during the period of the internship;
Interns must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Subsequent Employment:

There is no expectation of employment with UNDP following an internship.