UNDP Jobs - 90228- Intern(s), SDG Action

Intern(s), SDG Action

Location :

Bonn, GERMANY

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

02-Mar-2020

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 month

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

In September 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by UN Member States. Central to the Agenda is the set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which define a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity to be undertaken by all countriesuntil the year 2030.

The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals was a watershed moment of hope and urgency. For the first time, the world gained a universal development agenda by, with and for the people, shaped by the most participatory process in the history of the United Nations. The agenda commits to the essentials that every human being needs, now and in the future, from health to decent work to clean air to reliable institutions.

Five years into the 2030 Agenda, and with the Decade of Action to realize the goals by 2030 ahead, the United Nations has an obligation—and an opportunity. It must call for accelerated action and champion the widest possible involvement of people in what is, after all, their agenda. The SDG Action Campaign makes vital contributions to these objectives. It mobilizes individuals and organizations to join the global movement for the SDGs. It inspires them to dream up new ideas and take bold actions. And it connects people to the corridors of decision-making where they can influence the plans, policies, investments and political commitments that will keep the promises made.

The UN Secretary-General established the UN SDG Action Campaign to convene people from every part of the world to push for the SDGs—and hold decision-makers to account for progress. The UN SDG Action Campaign: Mobilizes to scale up impacts, inspires broad action and connects people to sustain momentum. The campaign provides strategies for all parts of the United Nations to engage with citizens around SDG action. It makes links to key decision-making moments such as UN summits, the High-Level Political Forum and the UN General Assembly. The Action Campaign develops and tests advocacy innovations that can reach diverse audiences and be widely applied within and beyond the UN system. Equally, through channels for listening to people’s perspectives, it helps UN Member States and UN organizations to improve awareness and strengthen policymaking and service delivery.

The United Nations Development Programme administers the UN SDG Action Campaign in Bonn and New York.

The UN SDG Action campaign is seeking to engage one intern to support the communications team in the development, creation and implementation of communications strategies, campaigns, events and programs. The intern will be based in Bonn, Germany. Qualified candidates may be eligible to receive a stipend.

Duties and Responsibilities

Be an integral part of the next SDG Global Festival of Action organization team by supporting in the development and implementation of the communications plans and strategies, including creating content, supporting outreach efforts and running on-site comms;
Support the overall communications efforts of the UN SDG Action Campaign by sharing the best stories and calls to action from the SDG Action community through creative storytelling, new media and media partnerships;
Create, design and produce communications materials , including written pieces - story pitches, press releases, messaging guidelines, Q&As, briefs, presentations - multimedia content - videos, photos, gifs, visuals, and media packages - to support the Campaign ongoing initiatives and amplify the work of the SDG Action community;
Monitor, follow and analyze communications trends, and campaign impact and results;
Work with the team to maintain the various Campaign websites and digital platforms, including updating and curating our extensive photo and video stock and support its distribution;
Work with the comms team in the development of coordinated media outreach efforts to increase the awareness of the UN SDG Action Campaign activities;
Bring your own creativity, knowledge and skills to a continuously developing and learning team.

Competencies

Strong interest in development cooperation and in the work of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Agenda

Interns are selected on a competitive basis. Applicants to UN 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.

Required Skills and Experience

Excellent copywriter in English. Proficiency in additional languages is an asset;
A storyteller - has the ability to craft inspiring stories through various mediums;
Creative and knowledgeable social media communicator. Experience in digital communications, managing campaigns and online communities is an asset;
Great in media creation, video editing and graphic design. Experience with AR and VR, filmmaking and production is an asset;
Basic knowledge of wordpress is an asset;
Creative event production experience and exhibition management is an asset;
Passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals, campaigning and putting your awesome comms skills to work for people and for the planet;
Must be currently enrolled in Master’s degree (Master’s or equivalent) in international relations, new media, communications or related disciplines or within one year of graduation;
Must be able to legally reside in Germany (valid residence permit);