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Intern - Communications

Location : Bangkok, Thailand

Application Deadline : 21-Mar-21

(Midnight New York, USA)

Type of Contract : Internship

Post Level : Intern

Languages Required : English

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

01-Apr-2021

Duration of Initial Contract : 5 months

Expected Duration of Assignment : 5 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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

This position is based within Partnerships, Resource Mobilization, Communications and Advocacy (PRMAC) Unit for the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP). At the regional office, PRMAC is in charge of building partnerships with private sector entities as well as bilateral partners, non-profit organisations and the media. PRMAC also provides strategic advice and technical support to both the regional office and country offices in Advocacy and Communications in Asia and the Pacific.

Duties and Responsibilities

Description of Responsibilities

• Monitor social media channels developing monthly reports to monitor engagement
• Develop engaging advocacy and communications materials for on and offline campaigns
• Review communication materials and provide expertise to engage external audiences

Include learning objectives for the internship in this area.

1. Supports the RO to develop communication materials and support in communication efforts

• Under the guidance of the Communications Consultant and Communication Specialist, the intern will support teams in the regional office to develop communication materials such as presentations, templates, etc.
• Will assist the Communications Specialist in communications activities such as events, launches, review processes of UN Women illustrated annual report

2. Monitoring of social media channels and development of monthly social media reports

• Under the guidance of the Communications Consultant, supports the RO social media channels through monthly reporting on reach, engagement and performance of social media campaigns and posts.
• Monitoring all social media channels and engaging audience as necessary?

3. Development and scheduling of high-quality communication materials:

• Support programme teams through the communications consultant to identify and develop key external communication materials, including thematic briefs, statements, brochures, posters, videos, photography, infographics, etc.;
• Schedule content on Hootesuite or other channels as needed

Competencies

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf?la=en&vs=637

Functional Competencies:

• Prefer 6 months of experience in communications, journalism, marketing, advocacy, or related field preferably with international organizations/companies.
• Background in design using Adobe Suite and online programmes such as Canva
• Experience and knowledge of the use of social media;

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications

Education:

• University studies in one of the following disciplines: Communications, Journalism, Advertising?or other relevant subjects is required.
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation, or Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements.

Language:

• Proficiency in English.
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Renumeration: Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.

Application Information:

• All applicants must submit a completed and signed P.11 form with their application.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).

Note: In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

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