Communications and Multimedia Internship – Copenhagen (1 Position)
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:INTERN
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Posted:2 days ago
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Category:Administration, Communication and Advocacy, Graphic Design and Multimedia
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Deadline:20/11/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Office of Information and Technology Management (ITM) in Copenhagen plays a vital role in advancing UNDP’s digital transformation agenda. ITM supports UNDP Country Offices with the implementation of digital and green energy solutions, to achieve sustainable development goals on a global scale while enhancing value delivery to partners. The Communications & Multimedia Internship will support ITM’s Communication and Change Management team, specifically handling internal daily communications and multimedia activities.
Our office offers a stimulating and versatile internship in an international environment with contact to various partners from more than 170 countries with the UN and UNDP’s presence. We are a team who work in a dynamic and informal atmosphere, and we expect our interns to become vital members of the team. The UNDP/ITM Communications & Multimedia Internship programme enhances the academic life experience of passionate students as interns and empowers them to become socially responsible, innovative, and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow. As an intern, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff and be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on international development efforts.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the production of the ITM quarterly newsletter.
- Help produce and manage content for internal and external communication channels.
- Help maintain the ITM intranet on SharePoint Modern and external Drupal sites.
- Support the monitoring of analytics across channels. This includes creating monthly reports, tracking KPIs, and recommending improvements.
- Assist in planning and executing internal communication activities, including onboarding, Town Hall and staff engagement activities.
- Ensure all multimedia and communications assets are produced in line with the ITM and UNDP branding style guide.
- Perform any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies
- Communication: Understands internal and external communications and can craft clear, engaging, and informative content for various formats and platforms. Attention to detail is crucial;
- Quick Learner: Quickly grasps and applies new knowledge, skills, and procedures to efficiently execute tasks and contribute to projects with minimal supervision or training;
- Collaboration: Works effectively with different personalities across a variety of social and professional situations, displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Design: Demonstrates a strong design approach with a clear and structured creative process.
- Problem Solving: Has a proactive hands-on approach, also when operating with limited information;
- Motivation: Has an interest in working in an international organization;
- Independence: Able to work independently and with tight deadlines.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of Communications, Media, International Relations or similar;Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school Programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree Programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent);
- 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:
- No working experience is required to apply for this internship. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Professional work experience, if any, will be considered a plus.
- Experience in internal communications would be a distinct advantage;
- Experience with Adobe Suite, such as Illustrator, InDesign, etc. is an asset;
- Knowledge of Content Management System (CMS), ideally in SharePoint and Drupal is desirable;
- Proficiency user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.);
- Experience in multimedia design for corporate communication and websites is an advantage;
- Basic knowledge of photography would be beneficial.
The application should contain:
- Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post;
- Current and complete CV in English;
- A portfolio or examples showcasing your previous communications work, including written content, campaigns, multimedia projects, or other relevant examples.
- Please group your CV and portfolio or examples into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.
Conditions:
- In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with the rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
- Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or a third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.
- Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions.
- Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
- Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship; UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
- The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
- 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.
- Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship.
- The intern must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan.
- Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
- .You are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for your education programme.
- The intern will have to make his/her own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation etc
Disclaimer
Under 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.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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