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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, support

UNICEF has been working in Lao PDR continuously since 1973. As one of the longest-serving international organizations in the country, we implement one of UNICEF’s largest country programmes worldwide, working tirelessly to promote the rights of children and women and to bring basic services - education, health, nutrition, protection, water and sanitation - to those who are most in need.

More than 70 dedicated staff members work to make positive and lasting changes for Lao PDR's most vulnerable children – and to ensure they remain a priority for the international community.

UNICEF works to promote and protect the rights of children and women in Lao PDR. More information on what we do in Lao PDR is available at https://www.unicef.org/laos/.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR, is looking for a national internship to support the communications team in various facets, playing a key role in the dissemination of information and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. Pivotal in enhancing our communication strategies, ensuring that our efforts in advocating for children's rights are effectively communicated and reach a broad audience. The duration of this assignment is six months, starting as soon as possible. The consultant will be based at the UNICEF Lao PDR Office.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

The overall objective of this internship will:

• Assist in monitoring press coverage related to children's rights and UNICEF’s activities in Lao PDR, and compile press clippings.

• Manage and organize the photo and video library, ensuring that all materials are catalogued and easily accessible for various communication needs.

• Provide logistical support for communications activities, including coordinating bookings and managing schedules.

• Support the planning and execution of events, including coordination with vendors, preparing event materials, and assisting with on-site logistics.

• Asist with translation of communication assets such as press releases and social media posts

• Support with the management and distribution of visibility materials. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of communication strategies and plans.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the communications team.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Undertaking a degree in a relevant area, e.g., economics, social science, public administration, and any other Discipline relevant to the position.
• Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, - Working Knowledge
• AND - Laotian (Mandatory), Level – Fluent
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Familiarity with the UN system, including the participating UN organizations
• Familiarity with UN Joint Programming
• Knowledge of the Lao PDR political and social context, policy and legal frameworks and health sector
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Fluency and excellent command of written and spoken English
• Familiar with and understand Lao national and/or economic development issues
• Familiar with multi-culture environment would be an asset

Availability:

• Desired role period for 6 months negotiable (i.e. August 2024 – February 2025)

• Monday to Friday (full time – 5 days per week).

  Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and upload the following documents:

• Letter of Interest (cover letter)
• CV or Resume

The Contract shall be awarded to candidate subject to the satisfactory result of the verification interview.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability.

during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also

adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.