National Internship: Communication Intern – Communications & Advocacy

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UNICEF is a UN organization mandated by the UN General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In Lao PDR, UNICEF is working with its partners to support the Government to realize children’s rights on survival, development, protection and participation.

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.

 

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is looking for a qualified Intern for Communication Intern – Communications & Advocacy. The intern will be based in our office in Vientiane, Lao PDR. and the duration of this assignment is 6 months.

 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

 

•     Assist in monitoring press coverage related to children’s rights and UNICEF’s activities in Lao PDR, and compile press clippings.

•     Assist with translations

•     Assist with managing and organizing the photo and video library, ensuring that all materials are catalogued and easily accessible for various communication needs.

•     Provide logistical support for communications activities, including coordinating bookings and managing schedules.

•     Support the planning and execution of events, including coordination with vendors, preparing event materials, and assisting with on-site logistics.

•     Assist in developing and distributing communication materials, such as press releases, newsletters, and social media content.

•     Support with the management and distribution of visibility materials.

•     Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of communication strategies and plans.

•     Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the communications team.

 

Results/Expected Outputs:

•     A well-maintained and organized photo and video library, readily accessible for communication needs.

•     Efficiently managed logistics for communications activities and events, contributing to their smooth execution.

•     Timely and accurate monitoring of press coverage, providing valuable insights for communication strategies.

•     Effective support in the creation and distribution of communication materials, enhancing the visibility of UNICEF’s efforts in Lao PDR.

 

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

•     undertaking a degree  in a relevant area, e.g., economics, social science, public administration, and any other Discipline relevant to the position.

•     Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, – Working Knowledge

•     AND – Laotian (Mandatory), Level – Fluent

•     Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.

 

To view detail for a Job Description, please click here:   TOR Comm intern for VA.pdf

 

For every Child, you demonstrate… For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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

 

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