Internship - Communication

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Background

CORPORATE BACKGROUND:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

• Sustainable development

• Democratic governance and peacebuilding

• Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

UNDP Malaysia is committed to assist Malaysia and its people in establishing sustainable pathways to development and achieving its ambition of becoming a developed nation. Over the years, Malaysia's progress has been impressive: the country has achieved or is on track to eradicate absolute poverty and advance sustainable and inclusive development as evidenced in the latest five-year development plan – the Twelfth Malaysia Plan. UNDP has historical presence in Malaysia since 1957, supporting the national government in development journey towards the Millennium Development Goals by 2015, and the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. UNDP combine global networks and best practices to indigenous knowledge and experiences to overcome challenges in the areas of:

• Poverty Reduction and Inclusive Growth
• Democratic Governance
• Crisis Prevention and Recovery
• Environment and Energy for Sustainable Development
• Women's Empowerment

UNDP Malaysia brings together government agencies, civil societies and development partners to tackle complex development challenges. In all our work, UNDP promotes institutional strengthening, capacity building, and embodies the spirit of Living No One Behind. More information about UNDP CO Malaysia could be obtained from the website: http://www.my.undp.org

Under the overall guidance of the Head of SDG Impact, Finance and Innovation, the Communications Intern will work predominantly to support the SDG Impact, Finance and Innovation team in the communications function in the Country Office, ensuring that the Country Programme (CP) maintains visibility and strategic positioning, in line with UNDP corporate branding and communications priorities.

The Communications Intern will specifically be assisting in maintaining the day-to-day communications workflow of the Country Office in the digital and the physical event space. These include:

• Support the development and implementation of UNDP in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam’s Communications Strategy, Annual Communications Plan and Key Performance Indicators for Communications;
• Technical assistance and knowledge acquirement/management support during events or stakeholder engagements;
• Graphic design and effective visualization of branding and promotional materials;
• Support in raising the visibility of RR and DRR key messages in public events, external speaking engagements or social media;
• Support content development for project stories, op-eds, talking points, press releases and/or social media posts;
• Support the team with curation and coordination of events, campaigns, workshops highlighting the work of UNDP while building relationships within the ecosystem;
• Organization and liaison with event management companies in support of programme and project team events;

The Communications Intern will work in close collaboration with other units in the Country Office , government officials, private sector, non-government and civil society organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Duties and responsibilities

1

Play effective role in maintaining strategic positioning and visibility of UNDP Malaysia

• Establish communication content in conjunction of key UN days
• Collaborate closely with Communications team to develop posts, infographics or other materials for day-to-day updates of UNDP social media
• Support development of communications materials necessary to convey key UNDP messaging in line with corporate guidance.
• Amplify and enhance visibility of RR and DRR key messaging in their engagement with the partners/ during public events
• Support the organization, technical set up of any physical events organized by UNDP/partners, including liaison and coordination with the event company or publishers.
• Assist in promotion of key events to relevant stakeholders

2

Support the execution of CO Communication priorities and action plan

• Carry out Communications workplan to enhance communications of key priorities of UNDP
• Monitor the Communications Workplan monthly to ensure key targets for comms are achieved
• Monitor key performance indicators of Communications regularly and share with the Bangkok Regional Comms Focal Point
• Liaise with the programme, Gender/Learning teams and Digital Champions for the role of Communications that can support their priorities
• Update existing media, think-tank, and government contact database

3

Learning and Knowledge Creation

• Support in the development of knowledge products (e.g. blog, stories, social media post) in consultation with programme colleagues
• Support in knowledge documentation of project and programmes
• Support in logistics arrangement of key CO events.

Competencies

Other competencies and attitude:

• Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;
• Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Experience in dynamic and time-sensitive working environments with close deadlines;
• Proven photography and video skills (shooting and editing)

Required Skills and Experience

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of studies;
• currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
• have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent studies; or
• enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Field of study: Communications, Public Relations, Business Intelligence, Political Studies or Social Science or equivalent.

IT skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity tools;
• Proficiency in Canva, PowerBI, Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design/data visualization tools is an advantage

Language skills:

• Working competencies in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required;
• Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage;
• Demonstrable writing skills with experience publishing in the local media

V. INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• UNDP will provide a stipend in the amount of RM637.50 monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy. All expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern or her/his sponsoring entity;
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
• Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;

• Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.

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