Communications Internship

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Description

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• Help with the content development for websites for UNHCR and for the UN Country Team and social media; 
• Using WordPress and other CMS, support in updating online platforms and websites;
• Assist in regular updates of social media;
• As part of the team, the incumbent will assist in maintaining and expanding social media accounts of UNHCR BiH; through the production and posting of a diverse range of social media products, and keeping track of social media analytics;
• Support design and production of visual communications materials, including multi-media assets, photos, brochures, according to corporate branding guidelines;
• Provide support to UNHCR communications team with helping draft information materials and knowledge products for public outreach; ensure proper storage and issuance of the information products and promo materials;
• Assist in preparation and organization of events and campaigns, including providing logistical support as well as PR support in promoting events;
• Support Communications Unit and the UN Communication Working Group in implementation of joint activities with other UN agencies;
• Assist in developing occasional media monitoring reports;
• Update the communication databases such as database of media contacts, partners and influencers who can be activated to help boost the impact of UNHCR’s communications.
• Organize and update the communications filing system.
• Any other related tasks that may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the UNHCR Communication Unit and to the UN Communication Group, including with assisting the organization of events, meetings, visits and taking meeting notes;
• Provide occasional translations (English-BHS) when needed; 
• Providing occasional support to other units when needed and when agreed with supervisor;
• Perform any other duties as required and as delegated by the direct supervisor. 

• Be a recent graduate (persons who completed their studies within two years of applying for an internship with UNHCR) or be a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO;  
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field of Communications, Mass Communications, Journalism, Political Sciences, or another relevant field; 
• 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 with UNHCR.

• National of Bosnia and Herzegovina or a holder of a valid residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• Good computer literacy (MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point) and excellent written and oral communication skills; 
• Fluency in English and languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills;
• Strong communication skills;
• Autonomy in work, sense of initiative and readiness to work as a team member;
• High level of interest and motivation.

• Interest/experience in Public Relations, organization of events, media relations and similar;
• Experience in websites management using WordPress or other CMS would be an advantage;
• Good understanding and skills in social media;
• Experience in web and graphic design and/or communications is an asset.
• Previous experience in hands-on design works in various formats, proven graphical design skills and previous experience in preparing communication and marketing materials in various formats (Videos, infographics, photo stories, press releases, social media messages etc.) would be highly regarded. 
• Experience in creating and managing multimedia content for social media and website, including video and photo-editing skills and access to special software: Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects or other editing platforms is a strong asset.
• Interest in refugee and asylum-related issues; 

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