Communication Intern

Contract

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Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information – Cambodia Multi-Country Office

UNOPS established its Cambodia Multi-Country Office (KHOH) in early 2013. Since then, KHOH has carried out a diverse set of projects/programs, such as a multi-donor funded project to support the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (also known as the Khmer Rouge Tribunal). Also, KHOH has been providing advisory services in the infrastructure sector to other development partners, such as the Government of the Russian Federation and KOICA, and procurement support and advisory services to different line ministries of the Royal Government of Cambodia.

UNOPS KHOH is also overseeing business activities and/or providing Support and Services to UNOPS operations in other countries, within the Greater Mekong Sub-Region such as Lao PDR and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, as well as the Philippines, mainly focused on the infrastructure sector, but also encompassing good governance, trade facilitation and environmental issues.

In addition, KHOH is providing Support Services to the Malaria Programs and Regional Artemisinin Initiative (RAI) funded by the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM).

UNOPS KHOH is in the process of expanding its area of engagement in cooperation with different development partners, focusing mainly on a portfolio comprised of projects and programs in the infrastructure and environmental sectors, as well as continuing with the provision of transactional services (HR and Procurement services). For that, UNOPS is subsequently looking for qualified and committed experts that can contribute to fulfill our mandate in Greater Mekong Sub-Region and beyond.

This is a local internship programme and it opens to local candidates, so only the application from Cambodians will be considered

Functional Responsibilities

The selected candidate will join a KHMCO team and benefit from rich interaction with various KHMCO personnel in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Vietnam and the Philippines.

The Communications Intern reports to the Communications Officer (primary supervisor) and the Head of Support Services (secondary supervisor) to support KHMCO’s communications activities. The internship will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about UNOPS KHMCO as well as to understand communications inside large international organizations like the UN.

These responsibilities include, but are not limited to support of the following activities:

• Assist in social media and communications activities of KHMCO;
• Assist in managing social media content calendar, social media posts engagement, and evaluation
• Assist with the production of visual content for social media promotion;
• Assist with the production of publications (brochures, newsletter, reports, etc), multimedia content (video, photography, audio) and other web or print content as necessary;
• Support the production of video materials and the creation of a photo repository;
• Assist in the translations, such as social media content, Press releases, newsletters, etc;
• Assist in visibility campaigns and short film competitions;
• Assist in logistic arrangements and coordination activities, as required, in terms of profiling partners/organizations, organizing meetings, workshops, forums and events, and documentation;
• Assist with corporate stationery and promotional materials;
• Assist in communications-related procurement activities by sourcing suppliers, assisting in the preparation of terms of reference, preparing requisitions/purchase orders and follow up accordingly;
• Perform other duties as needed.

Terms and Conditions - Workspace in a shared office including computer, stationery, landline telephone - Use of common office facilities, as for all UNOPS staff.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship. Areas of study include Journalism, Communications, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Public Relations or a related field.

Experience

• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience but experience working in communication or related areas are highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in visual storytelling, new technologies, data visualization, or ‘data journalism’ is an asset;
• Excellent and effective skills, with experience in developing multimedia communications content and products for different audiences are an asset;
• Experience in using the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and in video editing are highly desired;
• Knowledge and strong interest in data, technologies and communications for international development are highly desired;
• Previous experience with an international organization is an asset;
• Knowledge of data science, data analysis, and/or data visualization will be an advantage.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English (written and oral) is desired.

Contract type, level and duration

• Contract type: Internship
• Contract level: Internship
• Contract duration: 8 months, with possibility of extension maximum up to 12 consecutive months; subject to satisfactory performance and available budget

This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend (around 350 USD) from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions.

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.