Intern – Communications (Remote - International applicants only)

• Draft and edit content for internal and external communications.
• Create engaging social media visuals and video snippets tailored for each platform.
• Schedule posts and assist in maintaining a social media content calendar.
• Support editing photos and videos for digital platforms and campaigns.
• Support branding efforts, ensuring visual consistency across materials.
• Support the editing and production of short videos for social media, websites, and campaigns.
• Contribute creative ideas for visual storytelling, digital series, and multimedia content.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the organization's website.
• Help compile communication toolkits, factsheets, and promotional materials.
• Schedule and monitor social media posts across platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Track engagement metrics and prepare social media performance reports.
• Research trends and recommend innovative strategies to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Maintain and update media contact lists and databases.
• Assist in media monitoring and compiling media coverage reports.
• Support in organizing press conferences, media briefings, and interviews
• Assist in the planning and promotion of events, workshops, and campaigns.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.
• Works collaboratively with team members by sharing information openly and displaying cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Positive and results-oriented attitude.

• Graphic Design - Strong knowledge in graphic design.
• Multimedia - Ability to develop multimedia content to be disseminated through internal and external channels.
• Marketing - Ability to communicate the value of a product or service
• Social Media - Strong knowledge and ability to use social media to drive engagement
• Communications for development - Ability to communicate organizational impact and results.
• Research - Knowledge of analytical tools, market research and methods for undertaking substantive research on various policy-related issues
• Brand and Quality Management - Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality.
• Relationship Management - Ability to engage and foster strategic partnerships with other parties, Inter-Agency Coordination, and forge productive working relationships

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong experience in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with data visualization tools and platforms is an asset.

• Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher) OR be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as a bachelor's degree or equivalent); OR recently graduated with a first university degree (bachelor's or equivalent), in Communication, Journalism, International Relations or related Social Science discipline is required and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.

• No professional work experience is required for applicants to the UNDP Internship Programme. However, applicants should have a field of study closely related to the type of internship they are applying for.
• Availability to work consecutively for a period of 6 months.
• Knowledge and experience in communications, public relations, or a related role is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences.
• Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the organization's sector or field of work would be desirable.

• Fluency in oral and written English is required.

• Please note that you will have to provide educational credentials only at a later stage.

United Nations Development Programme