Communications Intern

Job title:

Communications Intern

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

• Assist in the creation and distribution of internal communications materials, such as reports, bulletins, emails, blog articles and announcements, with a focus on excellent text drafting and report writing.
• Assist in analysis related to the progress of the People for 2030 strategy. Support the development of content for the team’s internal communication platforms, including the company intranet and collaboration tools.
• Manage the People Champion Community online through the use of MS Teams, SharePoint and Viva Engage
• Collaborate with team members to identify and gather relevant content, success stories, and updates.
• Create and design engaging visuals for internal communications that resonate with different audiences.

Competencies

• Excellent IT skills and quantitative analysis skills
• Strong research and writing skills, as well as strong analytical aptitude and strong communication skills;
• Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues while meeting deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiative;
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Personal Competencies:
• Commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
• Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences;
• Highest standards of integrity and discretion.

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Preferred educational background in Communications and/ or Human Resources, Social Sciences or related areas,
• Student enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent),
• If a candidate has completed a university degree and is selected, the commencement of the internship should take place within one year of graduation.

Experience:

• Previous experience in communications or report writing in a private/ public sector setting,
• Demonstrated experience of thinking outside of the box in communication campaigns
• Realization of desired benefits due to a communication campaign
• Experience in HR, Talent Management and/or Organizational Development is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English language, with a demonstrated ability in drafting text and completing reports,
• Proficiency in creating visually appealing content using design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator,
• Familiarity with communication tools and platforms,
• Basic understanding of internal communication principles,
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of French, Spanish or any other UN language is an asset.

Internship Conditions:

• UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship.
• UNDP offers a modest monthly stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station.
• All other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government, or institution.
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
• The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed.
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship.
• The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

Subsequent Employment:
The purpose of the internship is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies; therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship;Application procedure:The application should contain: * Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating your motivation for the position the role and your availability.

• Current and complete CV in English.

Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.Duration and start date: This is a six-month internship position, starting 15 March 2025
Location: Remote
Deadline: Applications should be submitted by 19 February 2025DisclaimerUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Expected salary

Location

New York

Job date

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:42:34 GMT

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