Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family

Internship

2024-05-06

April 15, 2024

Organizational context

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Malaysia plays a crucial role in protecting and supporting refugees and asylum-seekers. With a significant refugee population, Malaysia presents unique challenges and opportunities for humanitarian work. UNHCR Malaysia is committed to ensuring the safety, well-being, and rights of refugees, working closely with government bodies, non-governmental organizations, and the refugee communities themselves.

Within this framework, the Communication with the Community (CwC) team focuses on engaging directly with refugee communities. This team’s primary objective is to understand and address the unique challenges faced by these communities in Malaysia. By employing strategies such as participatory assessments and community-led initiatives, the CwC team strives to empower refugees, fostering resilience and self-reliance.

The Communication with Communities (CwC) team at UNHCR Malaysia has identified a critical need for a designer/videographer intern. This role is essential for the development and revision of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, which are crucial for our outreach efforts on various platforms including our website, YouTube, and Telegram.

The position

We are seeking a student with the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a relevant university program (e.g., graphic design, videography, multimedia arts).
• Demonstrated skills in graphic design and video production.
• Creative and innovative thinking with a good eye for aesthetics.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently when required.
• Familiarity with the tools and software used in design and video production.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of the Communication with Community sub-unit, the intern will be responsible for assisting the CwC team in various tasks.

The intern will hold the following responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of any events that may take place during their internship duration;
• Support in writing and editing communications materials;
• Translate communications materials when necessary;
• Support in the development of audio-visual materials;
• Assist in developing regular media monitoring reports;
• Attend meetings and conferences;
• Write stories, reports and minutes of meetings;
• Help with the content development of the website;
• Update the communication database;
• Update the communications filing system;
• Any other related tasks to support the CwC team.

Minimum qualifications required

In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility
criteria:
• Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO.
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.
• Not have immediate relatives (father, mother, brother, or sister) working for UNHCR as a staff member on any contract type or as an affiliate at the time of application.

Desirable qualifications and skills

• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and InDesign)
• Experience in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
• Strong visual communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into visually appealing and understandable formats.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A keen interest in humanitarian work and a commitment to the values and principles of UNHCR.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to a multicultural work environment and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Previous experience or involvement in community projects, especially in a communications role, is a plus.
• Knowledge of social media trends and digital content strategies.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Fluency in English and additional language skills relevant to the organization’s field of work are an assets.

Conditions
It is a full -time role with working hours starting from 8.00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week). The successful candidate will be assigned to support the team in location.

How to apply
Interested students should submit their application through SMU Career Centre’s portal.

The final decision to accept or reject a candidate is the prerogative of UNHCR, based on a competitive selection process initiated by SMU.

Please note that only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and apply by the deadline will be considered.

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
meeting, travelling, processing, or training).

We welcome applications from candidates with a refugee or stateless background.

Standard Job Description

Required Languages

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

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Other information

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No