Communications and Advocacy Intern

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UN DGC - Department of Global Communications

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Application deadline 5 months ago: Sunday 11 Feb 2024 at 04:59 UTC

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Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Luanda

Expected duration

six months, with the possibility of extension for a maximum additional period of six months

Duties and Responsibilities

The interns may be responsible for the following duties, while flexibility to perform any communications functions remains of paramount important:

  1. Research topics and issues, and produce draft documents on these.
  2. Monitor media and prepare draft versions of media clippings or media monitoring reports.
  3. Support in the management and monitoring of social media.
  4. Provide clerical support, e.g. management of lists or databases.
  5. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

No working experience is required.

The intern should be in their final year of a first degree, or have completed a degree (first degree or other) at any time prior to their application. One of their degrees should ideally be in communications, journalism, social sciences, international relations, economics, or a related area.

Strong analytical and writing abilities in Portuguese are essential.

Languages

The interns must be fluent in Portuguese and have knowledge of English.

Additional Information

The intern may be of any nationality. The internship is UNPAID.

Depending on the situation, the United Nations may facilitate visa arrangements, but will NOT be responsible for any travel.

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.

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