Multimedia Content Creation Internship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6 months (Open for Malaysian only) – Readvertisement

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, hope

Together with the Malaysian government and others who are truly passionate about child rights, UNICEF works in Malaysia to ensure every child has the opportunity to grow healthy and happy; live safely; and achieve their full potential.

With the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the 12th Malaysia plan as our guides, we endeavor to change minds, change policies, and in turn change the lives of all children in Malaysia.

https://www.unicef.org/malaysia/

How can you make a difference? 

• Advocacy communications
• World Children’s Day
• Courtesy visits of the Representative & programmatic colleagues
• Social & Behaviour Change campaigns
• Adolescent engagement campaigns
• Fundraising communication
• Press events

List of Task:-

1. Assist social media intern in copy writing for social media
2. Create social media graphics for use on social media channels based on brand guidelines and advocacy/programmatic goals
3. Create Social Media Reels during events or site visits
4. Create video Stories for special events to be used on Instagram & Facebook Stories.
5. Assist in ensuring privacy rights of children at our events are adequately protected

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

• Currently enrolled in a graduate (Master’s) or undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree OR have graduated within the past two years in the areas of Visual Design Communication, Mass Communication Multimedia, PR & Media or related field.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrable proof of excellent academic performance.
• Demonstrable excellence in verbal, written and interpersonal communication in English & Malay (including active listening and information synthesis and strong writing abilities).
• Social media and digital communication savvy (familiar with social media platforms, content requirements & audience insights) required.
• Experience in video production & graphic design for social media an asset.
• Working knowledge in use of photo & video editing tools, and social media content creation platforms such as Canva
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-cultural team.
• Previous relevant work or volunteer experience highly desired.
• 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 which the intern will report to.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s Core Values of 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…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

Remarks:  

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidate are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.