United Nations Development Programme
Job title:
Video-Photo Intern (Office-based)
Company
United Nations Development Programme
Job description
The interested candidate will:
- Research content and produce material for use in visual storytelling using video and photos;
- Produce video and photo material to be used on web and social media platforms;
- Provide assistance in curating, cataloging and presenting stories, images and videos in UNDP’s DAM (global photo library) and related online systems and platforms;
- Add captions and branding to video content;
- Assist the Video-Photo Specialists in weekly content tasks including shoots and event coverage.
- Support the bi-weekly reporting of photo and video content featuring the SDGs by gathering and inputting data.
Competencies
- Excellent photo and video camerawork and operation, as well as editing software tools and file sharing;
- Excellent writing and editing skills;
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
- Attention to detail is crucial;
- Responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic;
- Interest in global issues and the United Nations;
- Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities.
Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:(a) Be enrolled in a graduate school Programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree Programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent);(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduationExperience:
- Web and social media experience are an asset.
Application ProceduresThe application should contain:
- Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post;
- Current and complete CV in English;
- Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.
In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of:
- Official letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme and graduation date;
- Letter of recommendation from a professor;
- Copy of his/her most recent school transcript;
- Copy of passport;
- Copy of US Visa if the intern is not a US Citizen;
- Completed UNDP internship application form;
- Signed UNDP Internship Agreement;
- Medical Certificate of Good Health;
- Copy of medical and life/accident Insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out.
UNDP Terms & Conditions for Internship
- Any individual hired under these conditions are not staff and therefore, are not covered by UN Staff Regulations and Rules;
- UNDP internship Programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
- All the 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;
- The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan;
- Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
- The internship period shall not be foreshortened for the purposes of allowing an intern to apply for a position.
DisclaimerUnder 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
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:21:13 GMT
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