Closing Date: Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Background
Under the guidance and supervision of the
Communications Specialist, the intern will support the implementation of the
UNDP Country Office's communications strategy to promote public and media
outreach. Within the annual corporate work plan the unit will have to perform
the objectives and results of the country office work plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the regular updating of the UNDP
web site and intranet-in-a-box;
Assist in MDGs advocacy and awareness of
the UNDP mandate, mission and purpose;
Assist in the dissemination of advocacy
materials including the Human Development Report and other UN/UNDP
publications;
Assist, in coordination with the
Communication Specialist, the production of information materials for
marketing/promotion of current programmes and projects;
Organization of roundtable discussions,
press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launchings, etc. and
provision of logistical support to the events;
Assist in the establishment of an
electronic photo library;
Other relevant tasks as may be assigned by
the Communications Specialist and other appropriate senior management staff of
the country office.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies
Demonstrates commitment to UNDP's mission,
vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race
nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to learn to perform a variety of
activities;
Good IT and research skills;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication
skills.
Leadership and Self-Management:
Focuses on result for the unit and responds
positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
Consistently approaches work with energy
and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored
even under pressure.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A first university degree with firm offer
of admission to, or completion of first year master's course work in
Journalism, publishing, communication and media or related fields.
Experience:
Previous work experience in mass media and
communications units in related institutions and organizations;
Experience in the usage of computers and
office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc);
Ability to draft reports, organize and
coordinate events.
Language Requirements:
Fluency (both written and spoken) in
English.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce
diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from
minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally
encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest
confidence.
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