Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. On the ground in more than 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
At UNDP, external and internal communication—nationally, regionally and globally—is critical to achieving both development results and business objectives. Skillful communication broadens the impacts of new policies, helps governance reforms take root, and attracts and fosters strong partnerships. The Office of Communications at UNDP is at the forefront of advancing online communications and outreach within the organization.
Project Description
The Digital Communications team works closely with the other teams in the Communications group to ensure that the tone and visual representation of UNDP branded products are consistent. Reporting to the Photo-Video Specialist, the Intern will support the team conceptualizing and creating video and photo assets for social media, campaigns, events and other promotional purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 Experience
Education: 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 graduation.
Experience: Web and social media experience are an asset.
Language:
Fluency in written and spoken English;
Spanish and French desirable.
Availability: Must be available at least four (4) days a week.
Application procedure
The 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.
Shortlisted Candidates must submit the following documents:
- Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree Programme;
- Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance.
In case an applicant is successfully selected, s/he will be requested to provide electronic versions of:
- letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
- letter of recommendation from a professor;
- copy of his/her most recent school transcript;
- copy of passport;
- a 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 life Insurance.
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