Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)H (no hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeInternship
Target Start Date2023-06-01
Job Posting End DateMay 16, 2023
Terms of ReferenceTitle: Fundraising Communications Intern
Duty Station: London, UK
Duration: 6 months (extendable up to 8 months)
Contract Type: Internship - Full-time (paid)
Start date: June 2023
Organizational context
This is an exciting time for UNHCR. The organisation has recently undergone a process of realignment which led to the creation of a new Supporter Engagement Section, in which this position sits. The Supporter Engagement Section comprises Campaigns, Individual Giving and Digital Marketing teams and operates within the broader Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) section in headquarters (HQ). The function of PSP HQ, among others, is to support fundraising offices around the world with their national fundraising.
This position is within the Fundraising Campaigns Team which is responsible for the strategy, content and delivery of global thematic campaigns and appeals, one of the key drivers of growth for the organisation. Campaigns are a prioritized and growing area of work due to their potential to raise significant income for under-funded areas of work and to help increase UNHCR's brand equity. Current campaigns include Aiming Higher which funds scholarships for refugees, an annual winter campaign to help refugees survive harsh winter conditions, and a new Food Insecurity Appeal. The team also leads on an innovative new product called Connecting Worlds that connects donors directly with refugees and a number or shorter-term appeals such as for birth registration, and an appeal directly for our supporters who give via Crypto currencies.
The position
Based in UNHCR's offices in London, England, this is a unique opportunity to gain experience within the UN system as part of UNHCR's Division of External Relations, specifically working within the Supporter Engagement Section. The role will provide insight and experience in communication and fundraising functions, as well as administration and team support within the context of an international humanitarian organisation.
The role will support the communication officer with content management and the preparation, organisation, and coordination of communications packages for the Food Insecurity Appeal, the Winter Campaign, the Aiming Higher Campaign and Connecting Worlds Apps, as well as providing more general support in terms of preparation of reports and presentations. Photo, video, and social media all play a significant role in the work and an aptitude and interest in this area will be an advantage.
Duties and responsibilities
• Support with storing and managing photo and video assets on UNHCR’s database
• Supporting social media initiatives relating to fundraising campaigns
• Helping to draft creative decks and toolkits for relevant campaigns
• Assisting with the planning, execution and follow-up of projects, campaigns and missions, including participating in relevant meetings and helping to organise travel arrangements.
• Supporting event (online) management, including liaising with various partners and organising logistics
• Support with website edits
• Preparing, drafting, and formatting documents and presentations as required
• Complete ad-hoc tasks, including meeting support
• Media monitoring/social listening to identify trends
Minimum qualifications required
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO; and
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.
NOTE: An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
Desirable qualifications and skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Demonstrable experience with, and interest in, photography, film, social media and communications industry
• Knowledge of digital media, content management systems or other web-based applications
• Eye for a good story
• Strong team player
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and basic administrative skills
• Flexibility, organisational skills, ability to work quickly under pressure and juggle multiple tasks essential
• A proactive approach to work with a proven ability to work independently and problem solve
• Background or interest in refugee issues and/or international relations welcome
• An interest in the arts, influencers, sports, music and social media desirable.
Location
The successful candidate will be based with the team in London, UK, based in the London Branch Office (10 Furnival Street, London EC4A 1AB), on a full-time basis or occasionally, with approval, working remotely.
As the given duty station is London, applicants should be able to demonstrate permission to reside and legally work in the UK at the point of application for duration of the internship.
Conditions
It is a full-time role, from 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 to 15:00 on Fridays.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff and engagement under a UNHCR affiliates scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
Allowance: Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help to cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses.
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