UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) is inviting applications from the eligible candidates for its Internal Communications Internship (Media and communications branch).
About the Position
Under the direct supervision of the Internal Communications Specialist, Media and Communications Branch of the Division of Communications and Strategic Partnerships, the intern will support the branch/team in the areas of aspects related to the implementation and roll out of internal and corporate communications, initiatives and products, including the UNFPA global branding and communications strategies.
About UNFPA
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
Duration- 24 Weeks
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of internal communications, including writing, editing and posting text and multimedia content, including feature articles and interviews, to online channels including myUNFPA internal platform, the Voices newsmagazine, newsletters and the communication toolkit.
- Support the implementation of deliverables of corporate brand and communications strategies, including research, production and management of digital and traditional products, presentation and promotion, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Conduct research and brainstorm ideas related to internal communications, branding, and other corporate communications.
- Assist the team in developing corporate communications strategies and resources to reach partners, influencers, and donors.
- Help organize training and events such as webinars and develop resource materials to train staff on communications strategies, programmes and corporate branding.
- Support the marketing and promotion of the corporate branding and communications strategies and related deliverables to staff worldwide.
- Manage and present analytics for internal channels and products, including the intranet and newsletters.
- Other relevant duties as assigned by the Chief and relevant members of the Media and Communications Branch.
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Eligibility
All interns must meet the following educational and other eligibility requirements:
Educational requirements
a. Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and have completed one full academic year;
b. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher);
c. Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or
d. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.
Other eligibility requirements
e. Demonstrate interest in the field of development;
f. Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in at least one of the working languages of the United Nations (English or French) and fluency in the official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish) of the UNFPA office; and
g. Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.
Experience
- Applicants should have some related work experience. Experience in communications, marketing or public relations is a plus.
- Applicants should have excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong organizational and research skills are required.
- Applicants should have some knowledge of web production, social media and multimedia tools.
- Applicants should have excellent interpersonal communications and project management skills.
- Some experience in working with development agencies, including in volunteer capacity.
- Fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.
Learning Elements
Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:
- Understand the UN system
- Understand the mandate and policies of UNFPA
- Understand UNFPA programme and operations priorities
- Write, edit and produce multimedia coverage of issues and events for online channels
- Be proficient in a variety of online platforms and tools
- Work as a team member in a multicultural setting
Financial Aspect
It is an unpaid internship. However they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship.
Location
Remote
Application Procedure
Please email your resume and cover letter to voices@unfpa.org by 31 March 2024.
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