Communication Intern

Work location

Monrovia, liberia

Expected duration

Three (3) months

Duties and responsibilities

The un secretary-general launched on 1 january 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the un development system to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 agenda and the sustainable development goals. As part of this reform, un resident coordinator offices (un rco), under the leadership of an empowered and independent un resident coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the un development system and representative of the un secretary-general at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the sdgs.

This position is located in the un resident coordinator's office in monrovia, liberia. Under the overall supervision of the head of rco-liberia, the communications intern will report to the communications and advocacy officer. The intern will work under the primary supervision of the communications and advocacy officer and will be responsible for the following:
1. Provide communications support to the rco communications officer and rco team including but not limited to social media, visibility and public relations, etc. 2. Support the communications officer in media engagement including media monitoring; developing a database of media contacts in liberia; support media and news daily summaries.
3. Where relevant, assist the un communication group (uncg) in ensuring that its communications including news releases, statements, social media tools, op-eds as well as internal communications are aligned to support the un's joint communications & advocacy strategy.

Qualifications/special skills

Must be enrolled in a university (preferably junior or senior student) or have completed a bachelor's or equivalent degree in journalism, communications, arts, information communications technology, international relations, or other related fields.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written english is required.

Additional information

Applicants to the un internship programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Skills and competencies
• must demonstrate skills in analytical thinking, communication, and research,
• must have written and spoken proficiency, as well as good writing and editing skills in english,
• required to be proficient in computer skills and have knowledge of automated systems,
• must have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure within an international setting,
• required to have the ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Intern specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the united nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No fee

The united nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The united nations does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.