Internship: Communications Assistant – Open for South Sudanese Only (6 Months)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, FUTURE

Purpose of the internship:

The internship supports the communications functions in the SSCO including supporting content development and distribution on digital channels, events and advocacy campaigns and visibility and branding requirements.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Communications and direct supervision of the Communication Specialist and working closely with other communication staff in charge of Social Media and the Young Reporters Programme the intern will:

• Assist in logging all social media posts into an Excel file using various columns, including programmatic themes and donors mentioned
• Assist with managing comments on social media platforms.
• Alert the supervisor on sensible reactions on social media platforms of UNICEF South Sudan
• Support monitoring weekly statistics of the performance of the social media platforms using the platform analytics of UNICEF South Sudan
• Assist in preparing social media content and posting content on social media platforms.
• Follow the social media handles of UN sister agencies, donors and implementing partners and suggest actions.
• Assist with coordinating the Young Reporters Activities in Juba and Field Offices and support content generation (social media posts, blogs and photography).
• Prepare social media posts and content for the Young Reporters and other programmes

For every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF’s Core Values of;

Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.

Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

View our competency framework at
https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf

Requirements:

Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree programme or have graduated within the past two years in business or public administration, international law, international relations, social sciences, communication, or related fields.
• Strong skills in social media and web-based platforms
• Excellent reading and writing skills: Ability to synthesize articles, reports and programme information into communications material.
• Good technical skills in basic MS Office applications.
• Good Communication skills: Ability to work independently and work with various members of the organizations in technical programmes and field staff.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and Have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to.

Additional Experience:
• Additional consideration will be given for any past professional experience.
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Juba Arabic or other local languages is an asset.
Medical Insurance:
• Interns are required to provide proof of medical insurance before the beginning of the internship, valid for the entire internship duration and including provision for medical evacuation.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

How to apply:

➢ If you recognize yourself from the above and wish to make a difference for every child, you are requested to apply through this online system by 7th May 2024. When you apply, please attach the following:

• Your CV and a cover letter in English to state the majors/areas of your study and the reason for application
• Include two letters of recommendation (can be from employers, internships, university professor, etc.)
• Attach a proof of excellent academic performance/transcript through recent university or institution records
• Provide proof of medical and life insurance

➢ Only qualified applicants will be short-listed and notified for further screening and interview.

Thank you for your understanding.

Start date: 01 June 2024

Duration:  Six months

Duty Station:  Juba

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.