Communications Intern

Contract

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

The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Analyst, the intern will support the visibility and communications activities of UNFPA Türkiye CO especially in visual/written content creation of the website and social media accounts of UNFPA Türkiye.

A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.

About UNFPA and How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

You would be responsible for:

The intern will be:

• Assisting in audiovisual and written content development in Turkish and English,
• Assisting in producing and editing videos with subtitles,
• Assisting in generating and designing social media content such as infographics, quote cards etc.,
• Assisting in creating captions for social media and website in Turkish and English,
• Assisting in posting prepared social media content on UNFPA Türkiye social media accounts,
• Assisting in translating and editing web articles, stories, press releases in Turkish and English,
• Assisting in maintaining and updating existing digital asset management system and media lists,
• Assisting the UNFPA Türkiye Communications Team during physical events,
• Assisting in preparing donor requested report(s),
• Performing any other relevant tasks, as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and have completed one full academic year;
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher);
• Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Expressed interest in the field of communications,
• Demonstrable experience in social media communications,
• Written and spoken proficiency in English and Turkish,
• Full computer literacy (Microsoft Applications),
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite Programs and Canva,
• Ability to adapt to new environment and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Learning Elements:

Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:

1. Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies.
2. Understand UNFPA programmes and communication activities
3. Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms
4. Create content for UNFPA’s website and social media accounts
5. Manage data, documents, correspondence and reports
6. Write and formulate substantive documents
7. Network with UN colleagues
8. Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting

Financial Aspects:

Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The amount of the stipend varies according to the duty station. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,

Embracing cultural diversity,

Embracing change.

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships.