Deadline to apply: 26 January 2025
Background Information – Job-specific
* FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY *
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian, and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.
Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners; programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.
UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations to implement the project activities for UN Global Pulse.
UN Global Pulse
UN Global Pulse is the Secretary-General’s Innovation Lab. We work at the intersection of innovation and the human sciences to inform, inspire, and strengthen the ability of the United Nations family and those it serves to anticipate, respond and adapt to the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Our teams are spread across the world, with hubs in Uganda, Indonesia, Finland and the United States. Drawing on more than a decade of experience with digital innovation in the UN family, UN Global Pulse unites specialists from the digital and social sciences in search of solutions to the world’s most pressing problems, from conflict to climate change.
We aim to reduce the risks that innovation involves and move towards the opportunities. We restore public trust in technology by making it inclusive, accessible and ethical. Our input brings value to the work of the UN and external partners in protecting the vulnerable and defending human rights.
The goals of the UN Global Pulse Network are: i) Support efforts to advance innovations ii) Contribute to the development of global frameworks, and iii) Support the transformation of the UN family.
The incumbent of the position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
The Communications Intern supports the work of UN Global Pulse under the direct supervision
of the Communications Officer and will work in close collaboration with others across the
network.
The Communications Intern will undertake the following duties:
- Assist in the management of social media platforms and UN Global Pulse’s web / digital presence;
- Draft creative content, including weekly social media posts, blogs/stories, and other communication materials as required;
- Support the development of new multimedia products for UN Global Pulse’s external platforms;
- Support the creative production processes at UN Global Pulse from ideation to publication;
- Assist in developing targeted communications strategies and media packages for projects and/or activities that require focused support;
- Undertake desk research to expand creative approaches to UN Global Pulse’s external communications platforms and storytelling practices;
- Support and contribute to ongoing monitoring, learning and evaluation processes as well as reporting needs;
- Support ongoing UN Global Pulse innovation projects led and supported by the Creative Communications and Design team;
- Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent scope of services above.
- The Communications Intern will work on the assignment full-time (candidates who can only work part-time might also be considered) for an estimated 6 months.
- Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend from UNOPS, provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. Furthermore, UNOPS may provide a one-time travel lumpsum to support this internship. However, the interns must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements
Education:
- Applicants should be enrolled in a university programme such as Master’s, Bachelor’s or PHD (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application’s date of the internship.
- To be eligible for this particular internship, the candidate should have studied or be studying towards a university degree preferably in: communications, journalism / media studies, design, social innovation, social sciences or a related field.
Experience: No specific professional experience is required for this position; however, familiarity with the following is an advantage.
- Experience managing social media accounts and designing digital campaigns for diverse audiences
- Proficiency in creating content for multimedia formats, including posts, videos and animations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Experience in editorial / design processes or creative production workflows
- Experience developing editorial calendars to coordinate content across projects and teams
- Knowledge of social media analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track audience engagement and evaluate campaign performance
- Familiarity with SEO and its application to social media content strategies
Language:
- Fluency in English (write, speak, read) is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset or Portuguese is desirable.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.unops.org.