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Overview

Assist with communications and information management activities.

You have:

• Currently enrolled with at least two years undergraduate studies completed, or recently graduated within the past six months with a degree in media and communications, journalism or other related field
• University course attendance in the past 12 months
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Experience in humanitarian/cooperation/emergency contexts, including volunteering
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential
• A second UN language would be desirable

Internship – Communications

UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD), Rome, Italy

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We are currently seeking to fill a Communications intern position in our UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD), based in Rome, Italy.

UNHRD is an emergency preparedness and response tool for WFP and the wider humanitarian community. UNHRD manages six (6) strategically located hub worldwide (Panama, Ghana, Italy, Malaysia, Spain and UAE). It buys, stores and transports emergency relief items and support equipment for the humanitarian community.

General Information

• Title of Post: Communications Intern
• Supervisor: Supply Chain Officer
• Unit: UNHRD
• Country: Italy
• Duty Station: Rome
• Duration of internship: 11 months
• Expected Start Date: 1 January 2022

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of UNHRD Network Coordinator, and direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the candidate will perform the following duties:

Contribute to the implementation of UNHRD Communications activities:

• Work with the UNHRD Communications officer to draft and produce various communications products, including an annual and mid-year review, factsheets, brochures and project specific material as needed;
• Gather and draft content to be published through Supply Chain social media accounts;
• Support the production of a UNHRD video presentation;
• Support UNHRD participation and representation at events, conferences and VIP visits to the depots;
• Together with the UNHRD Communications Officer, support UNHRD hubs on the upgrading of branding within the premises;
• Draft Press Releases and Media Messages for major emergency responses;
• During major emergency responses, ensure UNHRD updates are included in WFP communications and information sharing

Contribute to the implementation of UNHRD Information Management activities:

• Draft reporting and communication inputs according to corporate requirements;
• Assist in the revisions of text and content for various products, including the website;
• Support in gathering and analyzing data for donor reports

Support the Network Coordination Cell:

• Assist in the planning of meetings and teleconferences including the preparation and dissemination of agenda and subsequent minutes;
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Currently enrolled with at least two years undergraduate studies completed, or recently graduated within the past six months with a degree in media and communications, journalism or other related field;
• University course attendance in the past 12 months;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Experience in humanitarian/cooperation/emergency contexts, including volunteering, although not required, is considered as an asset.

Working Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. A second UN language would be desirable;

Supervision

Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision. The Communications Specialist will be the second-level supervisor. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.

Training components

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, WeLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

Information on the Country of Assignment

• Living conditions in Rome, Italy

(Living conditions, security, health, etc)

The security situation in Italy remains in line with other European Countries. There are no specific threats against the UN in Italy. Considering the ongoing defeat of Daesh in the war territories, the trend in the short and mid-term will most likely continue to see the return of the militants to the countries of origins, including Italy. Insurrectional anarchism remains sufficiently organized on the Italian territory, as it has been present for many years. This movement could target the UN in the context of its anti-capitalism/anti-western narrative. 2) Whilst UN staff continue to be victims of minor crime such as street robbery and apartment break-ins, the infrequency of attacks and random nature of locations do not indicate that UN staff are at an elevated risk in comparison to residents or tourists in Italy. 3) Italy’s national territory is exposed to a broader range of natural hazards than any other European country. The vulnerability of its population and built environment is often severe and has in some cases been exacerbated by human activities.

• Other relevant information

VA Reference no: 153498

Closing Date: 25 November 2021

Please note that the deadline is at 11:59 pm Rome time (GMT + 1)

Terms and Conditions:

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
• Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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