Enhance Your Career: Communications Intern at UNDP

10/06/2024

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Join UNDP as a Communications Intern in Istanbul, Turkey (Home-Based)

Location: Istanbul (Home-Based), Turkey
Type of Contract: Internship
Starting Date: 01-Aug-2024
Application Deadline: 10-Jun-24 (Midnight New York, USA)
Post Level: Intern
Duration of Initial Contract: 6 months
Languages Required: English
Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months

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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 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.

Background

UNDP’s Istanbul Regional Hub serves as the advisory hub for the region, providing policy and programmatic support to UNDP’s development activities in Europe and the CIS region. The Hub’s Communications team explores the use of communications and social media to increase the effectiveness of programming, engage external views, and foster dialogue on key development challenges.

We are seeking a Communications Intern who will provide technical expertise to boost the visibility of UNDP Eurasia’s online platforms and provide analytics reports to assess our digital performance. Additionally, the intern will support our website, social media presence, and handle media and graphic design tasks as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will report to the Regional Communications Analyst and will be expected to:

Support the creation and uploading of content for the UNDP Regional website.
Create materials for social media channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Assist in organizing key events and communication opportunities, such as regional conferences and report launches.
Monitor the latest social media trends and apply knowledge to enhance outreach.
Research and apply SEO and marketing tactics.
Compile and report analytics.
Prepare weekly roundups and propose relevant content for Eurasia channels.
Undertake tasks related to video, graphic design, web design, and web content.

Competencies

Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce, edit, and write quickly, clearly, and concisely in English.
Basic understanding of usability, optimizing content for the web, and search.
Understanding of social media channels.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, and the ability to work in a team.
Openness to learning and the ability to receive and integrate feedback.
Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
Strong analytical, reporting, and writing abilities.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements at the time of application:

Enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
Graduated with a university degree in a relevant discipline (digital marketing, web management, graphic design, social media, communication) within one year of the application.
Enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program.

Experience:

Experience in website management, content creation, and digital communications is preferred.
Experience with web-based applications, basics of HTML, and video/photo editing and design software is preferred.
Experience working with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and a good understanding of web metrics and analytics reporting is preferred.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Knowledge of Russian and/or Turkish is an asset.

Additional Information

Financial Issues:

Internships within the UN system are subject to conditions that the applicant must be familiar with before signing the internship agreement.
Interns will receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations starting January 2020.
Any further costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution, or government, or by the student.

Application Procedure:

The application should contain:

Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post.
Current and complete CV in English.
Group all documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows uploading one document.

Selected candidates must submit:

An official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree program.
Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the internship location.

Conditions:

UNDP accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
UNDP does not accept responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness, or death during the internship.
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in an official capacity.
Interns are responsible for arranging their own visas and residence documents.

Subsequent Employment:

The Internship Programme is not intended to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. There should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

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