UNDP recruits 01 Communication & Advocacy Intern
Internship description
Under the supervision of the Regional Communications Analyst, the Communications and Advocacy Intern is expected to carry out the following:
- Design dynamic and engaging digital visuals for websites, social media channels, data visualizations, infographics, dashboards, icons, newsletters, events materials etc.
- Support the organization of interviews, talks, webinars, written pieces and other content including outreach and coordination with relevant guests.
- Support social media influencer engagement on content creation for relevant platforms including TikTok.
- Monitor current events and popular trends and explore opportunities for UNDP engagement.
- Support the maintenance and update of the editorial calendar.
- Measure success of social media campaigns.
- Support the development of announcements, press releases, key messages etc.
- Support management of UNDP WACA social media platforms including campaign Trello Boards.
- Attend briefings and conferences (where possible) and work with the communications team to produce media content – transcripts, short videos, stories etc.
- Explore opportunities for media and donor field trips to project sites to showcase the impact of our work in the region.
- Support the development of campaign and advocacy activities in collaboration with non-traditional partners and prominent figures.
- Develop and maintain a database of partners, creatives and influencers, journalists.
- Keep abreast of new platforms and tools and explore learning opportunities for growth.
Job requirements
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
Education
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
- Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (1) and (2) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Experience
- Experience in project and event management
- Familiarity with the UN system in general
- Familiarity with SDGs and Agenda 2030 desirable.
Language
- Proficiency in English;
- Knowledge of French would be an asset.
Application deadline: 28 July 22.