Intern – Communications & Graphic Design

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Background

Addressing climate and disaster risks in a coherent manner across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) calls for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach. Capitalizing on the complementarity of UN agencies’ expertise across various social, economic and environmental sectors, the UN System can demonstrate its value-added supports in responding to country demand for integrated and coherent solutions.

The Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) is a global partnership composed of 20 UN and non-UN organizations that works towards strengthening countries’ capacities to pursue integrated and coherent solutions to reduce disaster and climate risks to achieve the 2030 agenda and its commitment to leave no one behind. By pooling its member agencies’ resources, expertise and knowledge, the CADRI Partnership promotes the effectiveness of the UN System to optimally use its assets and expertise. Over the past decade, the CADRI Partnership has been active in supporting capacity development in disaster risk reduction (DRR), including preparedness for response, in 40 countries.

The CADRI Partnership is implementing a communication strategy with the view to highlight the unique strengths of the CADRI Partnership as a “partner of choice” to deliver capacity development services in disaster risk reduction and climate change adatation at country level; to document and disseminate evidence of country level impact, and to socialize the offer of the CADRI services to countries in all regions.

In 2021, the CADRI Partners have updated the CADRI capacity diagnosis and planning methodology and tool covering nine sectors and themes: agriculture and food security; environment, infrastructure; cultural heritage; health; WASH, education, nutrition; and human mobility. The CADRI tool is now digitalized. In May 2022, the CADRI Partners will launch the new digital tool at two major events: the Global Platform on disaster risk reduction (GP DRR) and the Humanitarian Networks Partnerships Week (HNPW), as well as a number of global and regional events throughout the year with technical and financing partners.

In support of the implementation of CADRI communication strategy, and the external engagement plan for 2022, the CADRI Partnership Secretariat at UNDP seeks to recruit an intern to join the CADRI team to support the implementation of the CADRI Communication Strategy and external engagement plan in 2022.

Duties and Responsibilities

The CADRI inter-agency Partnership is recruiting an intern to join the team to support the implementation of the CADRI Communications Strategy with a special focus on the organization and coordination of the external engagement/communication plan for 2022, especially pertaining to the ‘Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction’ and the ‘Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week’. The intern will also support the internal engagement/communication with a focus on developing relevant content and coordinating events organization.

The intern will be part of the CADRI Secretariat team in Geneva. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the CADRI Communication Lead and overall guidance of the CADRI Coordinator and in close collaboration with CADRI partners including FAO, IOM, OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, WFP and WHO communication experts.

The intern will perform the following duties:

• Assist in the design and implementation of a marketing strategy to launch the CADRI digital tool for capacity diagnosis;
• Support the planning and the implementation of the CADRI engagement at the Global Platform on DRR and the HPNW;
• Research and identify relevant external events at global and regional level in emergency response, disaster risk reduction and climate change including in sectors;
• After the event is organized, analyze the outcome (impact);
• Develop promotional content for communications products for the external engagement plan (incl. flyers, videos, country stories, social media), consistently applying CADRI’s branding guidelines;
• Support organization of meetings with financing partners and client governments including design of support materials, note taking, reports;
• Assist with any other communications tasks as required.

Competencies

• Ability to summarize a large amount of information for a public and global audience;
• Great attention to detail and proven experience in proof reading;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Effective communication skills with staff at all levels and external partners;
• Initiative taking;
• Strong organization skills;
• Ability to work well in a team;
• Client orientation;
• Demonstration of cultural sensitivity and appreciation for different cultures and practices.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Enrolled in a master’s programme or equivalent in the area of Communications with a specialization in Graphic Design, or related field;
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (bachelor degree or equivalent), in above relevant field; or
• Have recently graduated with a university degree, as defined in the above field and, if selected, the candidate must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Required Skills :

• Sound computer skills and experience using web-based applications, social media and content management systems;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office;
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and working knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects are highly desirable.

Language:

• Full proficiency in English is required (ability for proof reading);
• Good working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is an asset.

Institutional arrangements:

The intern will be part of UNDP’s Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) Team based in Geneva. In the current context, the intern is expected to work from home, as travel may be restricted to/ from Geneva.

S/he will work under the direct supervision of the CADRI Communication Specialist and overall guidance of the Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) Coordinator.

Conditions of the Internship:

• Interns are not considered staff members of UNDP and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
• Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. Where an intern is not financially supported by an institution, foundation or government through scholarship programme, a stipend may be paid by UNDP in accordance with the UNDP Internship Policies with the intention to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship;
• Interns are not covered by UNDP for medical, health or life insurance and have to have their own international medical and life insurance;
• The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. Candidates are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed, to any post for a period of three months following the end of the internship;
• The normal duration of an internship is from six weeks to 6 months (which is the maximum duration);
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing;
• For more information about the application process and UNDP's internship terms and conditions, visit: www.undp.org/internships

Selected candidates must submit the following documents:

• Copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
• Letter from his/her university confirming current enrolment and graduation date;
• Letter of recommendation from a professor;
• Letter of endorsement from the University, or proof of (Master’s programme) graduation if within less than one year;
• Copy of his/her school transcript;
• Copy of passport;
• Completed UNDP internship application form;
• Documentation of health insurance coverage for duration of internship;
• Medical Certificate of Good Health from a recognized physician.

Application process:

• In your application, please (i) state in one paragraph why you would like to be considered for the internship, and (ii) indicate your preferred start and end date, as well as your availability timeframe in 2022;
• Submit your CV/Resume.

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.