Communication Assistant
Support communication work for the UN Resident Coordinator Office.
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Overview
Support communication work for the UN Resident Coordinator Office.
You have:
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
PORT OF SPAIN
Expected duration
6 MONTHS to start 3 February 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
The UN Secretary-General's 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. The Internship at the UN Resident Coordinator Office for Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten will last for 6 months with the purpose of supporting the communication work and function of the RCO. The Intern is to provide support to the Development Coordination Officer (Programme Communications and Advocacy) primarily in the areas of content creation, digital communications, and coordination of design and layout of the Annual Results Report – among other duties. Tasks will include: • Create platform-specific digital content, including images, short videos and text for social media platforms and UN in Trinidad and Tobago website to promote the work of the UN team in Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten • Generate ideas and prepare original, context-specific content to localize global UN days and messages • Seek approval for and schedule digital content posts throughout the week using online scheduling features on social media platforms • Write original pieces on the work of the RCO and the UNCT for publication online and in traditional media • Take accompanying photographs • Download global UN content from Trello and other sources, and upload to UN in T&T social media platforms, namely Facebook, Instagram, X and Youtube • Track analytics for follower numbers, likes, shares and engagements and provide monthly analytics summaries • Upload content to the back-end of the UN in Trinidad and Tobago website • Inbox management and engagement management on social media platforms • Monitor social media feeds to curate material from global and UN and UN agencies working in Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten for content to be cross promoting on UN in TT platforms • Support with graphic design for the Annual Results Report by liaising with graphic designer to place images and visuals • Attend global, regional and local communications meetings online to keep in touch with recommendations and best practice for UN Communications
Qualifications/special skills
The basic education required is HS Diploma. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to create content for a specific audience? | This question assesses your ability to tailor messages based on audience needs. | Discuss the context, your approach to understanding the audience, and the outcome. |
| How do you keep up with current trends in social media? | Interviewers want to see your initiative in staying informed about the industry. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging project where you had to collaborate with others. What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you use for digital content creation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you measure the success of a communication campaign? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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