UNDP Jobs - 77984- Communication Intern for Programme “Mainstreaming

Communication Intern for Programme “Mainstreaming Policies and Services for People with Disabilities in Ukraine” (UNDP)

Location :

Kyiv, UKRAINE

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

24-Apr-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

Background:

The UNDP internship programme offers an outstanding graduate-level student the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP's work with the objective of deepening his/her knowledge and understanding of UNDP’s goals, principles and activities. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various professional aspects.
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.

Organizational Context:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly with World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, local authorities and civil society partner, the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine, are implementing the Joint Programme “Promoting Mainstream Policies and Services for People with Disabilities in Ukraine” (hereinafter the Programme). The first phase of the Programme was implemented in 2013-2015 years. The second phase of the Programme starts in September 2017 for the next 1.5 years.
The major component of the Programme will be focused on ensuring multi-level national and regional discussion and building public awareness of universal design in Ukraine. To reach this purpose it is important to strengthen the project’s communication capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Under the overall guidance of the Social Sector Reform Officer of the UN Joint Programme “Mainstreaming Policies and Services for People with Disabilities in Ukraine” (Phase 2), the Intern assists in public awareness efforts to promote universal design principles among target audiences, provides support in communication with media and stakeholders, distribution of materials, etc.

The intern provides effective support to the Programme ensuring high quality of work, accuracy and timely service delivery and focusing on achievement of the following results:

collection, procession and interpretation of data and information necessary for the Programme;
prepares drafts of publications, documents, reports, press-releases, presentations, briefings, including but not limited to drafting/editing short stories and news updates for the website www.ud.org.ua and other web resources, as well as posts in social media supporting Programme’s activities;
provides support in communication with stakeholders and media including drafting letters, distribution of information and materials among key stakeholders and media, keeping and regular updating the database of project’s stakeholders and the media base;
assists in organizing events;
translates documents from/into English/Ukrainian/Russian;
performs other duties requested by the supervisor.

Impact of Results:

The key functions, as described above, are executed on time and in high quality.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Capacity to collect, process and analyse complex data and information;
Ability to effectively communicate with the partners and Media upon the pre-agreed script and under the supervision;
Capacity to draft informational materials for the further review by the Supervisors;
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;
Understanding of the official development assistance specifics;
Understanding of UN/UNDP mandates and specifics of activities;
Understanding of Universal Design principles will be a strong advantage;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude, pro-activity;
Remains calm, in control and good humour even under pressure;
Diplomatic skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrolled student in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in International Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, Philology, Social Studies, Foreign Language Studies or other related field; or
Enrolled student in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) in International Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, Philology, Social Studies, Foreign Language Studies or other related field; or
Graduate student within one-year of graduation of any of the above.

Experience:

Computer literate in standard office software applications (Microsoft Word, PPT, Excel and other related text/visuals software), Social Media, basic experience in preparing informative materials, publications, reports. Understanding of Universal Design principles and competent photography skills will be a strong advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Ukrainian, Russian and English.

Application Procedure:

Successful applicants for internships will be asked to submit the following documentation:

UNDP Internship Application form;
Copy of the most recent CV in English;
Letter of motivation;
Letter from his/her University confirming current enrollment and graduation date, if applicable, or copy of a Diploma for graduate students;
Copy of a school transcript;
Endorsement letter or letter of reference from a faculty member;
Other documents might be required.

Disclaimer:

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. Applicants for internship must therefore carry adequate and regular medical insurance. Medical Certificate of Good Health and Proof of medical insurance for duration of contract must be provided before the internship commences.