Communications and Advocacy Intern
Apply analytical and writing skills in a dynamic internship role
Overview
Apply analytical and writing skills in a dynamic internship role
You have:
- Intern should be in their final year of a first degree, or have completed a degree at any time prior to their application.
- Strong analytical and writing abilities in Portuguese are essential.
- Knowledge of English is required.
- No working experience is required.
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:
- Research topics and issues, and produce draft documents on these.
- Monitor media and prepare draft versions of media clippings or media monitoring reports.
- Support in the management and monitoring of social media.
- Provide clerical support, e.g. management of lists or databases.
- 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze a large amount of information? | This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to derive insights. | Provide an example that clearly outlines your method of analysis and the outcome. |
| How would you approach a media monitoring task for our organization? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your understanding of media monitoring processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage an audience on social media? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you would draft a document based on research? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to work in communications and advocacy for the United Nations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |