Intern Communications

CORPORATE BACKGROUND:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries’ efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

• Sustainable development
• Democratic governance and peacebuilding
• Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:

The Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean established the Regional Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama to bring corporate and regional policy, and advisory support, closer to where they are needed on the ground, and to make those services more responsive to country programme needs.

The Regional Hub serves 25 Country Offices (COs) in Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers COs and other clients readily accessible services, class advice and technical support, and a trustworthy source of knowledge, experiences, and resources provided by a group of experts and professionals. It works through its COs with governments and people to develop customized solutions to development challenges and thus help to strengthen local capacities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct guidance of the Communications Associate of Business Solutions & Operations, the intern will undertake the following tasks:

Objective of the Assignment:

• Assist in designing and updating communications materials for Human Resources and the Business Solutions & Operations SharePoint, and other internal communication channels.
• Assist in design of visuals, flyers, and Video editing
• Supporting internal communications engagement campaigns and strategies;
• Supporting the organization of on-line and on-site internal events such as workshops, capacity building sessions, and others.
• Assist in Translation, proof reading, formatting, and editing of documents;
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, briefing notes, meeting minutes and reports;

Other:

• Other related tasks and ad hoc support.

Competencies

• Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
• Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;
• Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set;
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
• Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Required Skills and Experience

– Creative, proactive and supportive;
– Able to take initiative and work independently.
– Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
– Ability to work in team, creating a positive environment.
– Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
– Excellent organizational, inter-personal, communication and administrative skills.

Education:

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher); in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Audio Visual Productions or related areas.

b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Audio Visual Productions or related areas.

c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Audio Visual Productions or related areas, and if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;

d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Field of study: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Audio Visual Productions or related areas.

IT skills:

• Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
• -Strong IT skills, including MS Office;
• – Strong design and video editing skills (Adobe Creative Cloud tools, Canva, ClipChamp, and similar)
• – Excellent writing and editing skills;
• – Interest in internal communications and content creation
• – Learning-oriented

Language skills:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish required;
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Experience:

No previous professional experience is required, but the presentation of evidence of experience in the areas that contemplate the internship, either in jobs professionals and / or academic, creative portfolio, experienced awards and / or participation in communication communities will be an asset.

As of January 1 2020, Interns may be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme

V. INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan for the location and the duration of the internship.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
• Interns are expected to work full-time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;
• UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Scam alert

UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.

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