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Internship: Communications and Outreach UN Research Institute for Social Development

Vacancy number: INT 055

UNRISD is now accepting applications for an internship position in the area of communications and outreach, based within the Communications and Outreach Unit. The intern will:

  • Assist in implementing the Institute’s communication strategy.
  • Assist with specific outreach and communication tasks related to current events.
  • Assist with updating and maintaining the UNRISD website, and with the development of new information for the site.

Part I: Communication activities

  • Draft briefing papers and news articles on UNRISD events, publications and research for timely use in outreach activities; liaise with the media and other organisations to promote the work of the Institute.
  • Support research staff in implementing media outreach and communication goals.
  • Plan and create posts for social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Contribute ideas to strengthen social media presence.
  • Promote, plan and create UNRISD podcasts and video products.
  • Conduct media monitoring and analysis.

Part II: UNRISD website

  • Assist with monitoring, updating and maintaining Content Management System (CMS) databases.
  • Review, edit and proofread content contributed by UNRISD staff via the CMS for online posting.
  • Liaise and work with UNRISD staff in order to ensure publicity of ongoing work and new initiatives on the website.
  • Assist with the preparation of new information and content for the website.

Other activities:
Proactively use, contribute to, maintain and update the publication and communication calendars with which UNRISD plans communication activities.

Languages:

  • Fluent written and spoken English essential.
  • Working knowledge of French or Spanish an asset

Desirable skills and competencies:

  • Strong writing ability.
  • Oral communication.
  • Teamwork.
  • Professionalism.
  • Accountability.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a writing sample.

Start date: to be discussed - during Spring 2012
Duration of internship: 2 months with a possible extension to 4 months

This UNRISD internship is in accordance with the rules and regulations of the UN Internship Programme. Interns are not financially remunerated, and UNRISD is not responsible for interns' travel expenses to and from Geneva, or for mandatory medical insurance during the period of the internship.

Applicants must be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 8th January 2012 (23.59, Central European Time).

If you are interested in the above internship, please apply online by clicking the button below. Kindly note that, due to limited staff resources, only those candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.

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