Communication Internship

The Division of Public Partnerships (PPD) works to enhance UNICEF’s role as a partner of choice for advancing children’s rights with governments and public entities worldwide. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in PPD Seoul’s operations and the United Nations system. Under the guidance of the Advocacy and Communication Specialist, the intern will support the office’s advocacy, communication, and visibility initiatives.

Under the supervision of the Advocacy and Communication Specialist, PPD Seoul, the intern will:

• Support the team in enhancing donor visibility and promoting UNICEF’s advocacy messages by gathering and organizing information for key stakeholders and media.
• Collect visibility materials such as press releases, high-resolution images, human interest stories, social media posts, B-roll footage, and interviews.
• Organize and maintain a database or library of collected materials for easy access and future use.
• Review and curate collected materials, ensuring they meet quality standards and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Update and maintain the PPD Seoul office’s website (www.unicef.org/gok) and social media accounts as needed.
• Support the conceptualization, planning, coordination, execution, digital content creation, and monitoring and evaluation of digital initiatives.
• Assist in translating UNICEF messages, press releases, and other publications.
• Assist in coordinating all tasks related to high-level visits from UNICEF headquarters, regional offices, and country offices.
• Provide logistical support for events, consultations, and workshops, including coordinating bookings and managing schedules.
• Help monitor press coverage related to Government of Korea-funded humanitarian grants, children’s rights, and domestic issues in both South and North Korea.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Candidates with the following additional skills are highly desirable:

• Proficiency in English and Korean
• PowerPoint/Canva Expertise: Proficiency in PowerPoint/Canva is highly desirable, with the ability to create professional, visually appealing presentations, including designing complex slides with graphics, charts, and infographics.
• Drupal CMS: Experience with or knowledge of UNICEF’s content management system, Drupal, for managing content on UNICEF websites is highly desirable.
• Design Skills: A strong understanding of visual design principles is essential, particularly for creating compelling and user-friendly visuals. Familiarity with design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator or similar) is an asset.
• Attention to Detail: Precision is crucial for tasks involving data updates and presentation formatting. The intern should be detail-oriented and capable of ensuring accuracy in all visual materials.
• Communication Skills: The ability to collaborate with team members, understand their needs, and communicate complex ideas clearly through visuals is essential. The intern should also be comfortable presenting their work and incorporating feedback.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Currently enrolled in a university or a graduate school or those who graduated from schools within two years. Professional experiences are desirable.
• Availability to work at least 4 days per week for up to 6 months.
• Interested in UNICEF’s areas of operation such as child rights, child protection, education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, gender, and so on.
• Experience and/or knowledge of international cooperation as well as humanitarian and development assistance.
• Experience of translating communication materials is highly desirable. 
• Experience in public relations and/or event management is an asset.
• Experience of managing a website and social media is an asset.
• A high level of proficiency in both written and oral languages of English and Korean is required.
• Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/578132