The Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the intern will support the Mauritius and Seychelles Country Office in areas of communications to promote UNFPA’s mandate.
The Communications intern will collaborate with the UNFPA Madagascar Communications team in delivering activities outlined in the communications work plan, particularly relating to content development and digital engagement (online web management and social media management and analytics).
The Communications intern will support the design and development of communications materials relating to UNFPA’s mandate, including thematic areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender-based violence and harmful practices, adolescents and youth, humanitarian emergencies, population and development, as well as innovation, disability, and human rights.
A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.
How you can make a difference:
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. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
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You would be responsible for:
Assist in managing UNFPA Mauritius and Seychelles' social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) by creating engaging content and fostering community interaction. Support the execution of local and regional communication initiatives through various digital platforms, ensuring effective dissemination of key messages. Contribute to the implementation of on-the-ground activities outlined in the multi-country office communications plan, actively participating in events and initiatives held in Mauritius and Seychelles. Aid in populating and updating the content planning and social media planning system, ensuring a consistent flow of relevant and impactful content. Assist in reviewing and editing blogs and articles to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with UNFPA's messaging standards. Collect information from the region regarding upcoming and planned content at the country level, facilitating the creation of timely and relevant communication materials. Monitor the digital performance of UNFPA Mauritius and Seychelles across various metrics, providing insights for optimization and improvement. Collaborate with the Communication Officer in Madagascar to develop diverse content types, including blogs, infographics, videos, and photo posts, catering to different audience preferences. Provide assistance with other communications-related tasks and projects as needed, contributing to the overall success of UNFPA's communication efforts.Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and have completed one full academic year;Knowledge and Experience:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities. Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds. Passion for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights.Languages:
Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency of the working languages of the United Nations (English and French).Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing changeCore Competencies:
Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,Functional Competencies:
Communicating for impact; Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information; Ensuring operational effectiveness and accountability for resultsCompensation and Benefits:
Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses and make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The stipend is based on the intern’s agreed place of work, which may be different from the duty station of the hiring office in cases of remote arrangements.
In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.
Learning Elements: Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets: Increased understanding of UNFPA’s work across the region, and globally; Hands-on experience in managing corporate social media channels; Work experience as a team member in a multicultural organisation; Insights and knowledge collected from testing and learning of digital contents throughout the duration of the assignment. Increased knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender-based violence, young people, and population and development.UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.