Communications Internship

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.

You would be responsible for:

The intern will be:

• Assisting in audiovisual and written content development in Turkish and English,
• Assisting in producing and editing videos with subtitles,
• Assisting in generating and designing social media content such as infographics, quote cards etc.,
• Assisting in creating captions for social media and website in Turkish and English,
• Assisting in posting prepared social media content on UNFPA Türkiye social media accounts,
• Assisting in translating and editing web articles, stories, press releases in Turkish and English,
• Assisting in maintaining and updating existing digital asset management system and media lists,
• Assisting the UNFPA Türkiye Communications Team during physical events,
• Assisting in preparing donor requested report(s),
• Performing any other relevant tasks, as required.

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;
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher);
• Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Expressed interest in the field of communications,
• Demonstrable experience in social media communications,
• Written and spoken proficiency in English and Turkish,
• Full computer literacy (Microsoft Applications),

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite Programs and Canva,

Ability to adapt to new environment and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Learning Elements:

• Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:
• Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies.
• Understand UNFPA programmes and communication activities
• Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms
• Create content for UNFPA’s website and social media accounts
• Manage data, documents, correspondence and reports
• Write and formulate substantive documents
• Network with UN colleagues
• Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting

Financial Aspects:

• 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 as well as 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 amount of the stipend varies according to the duty station. 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.

Required Competencies: 

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,

Source: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/communications-intern-0