Communications And Public Engagement UNESCO INTERNSHIP| Recruitment Open To External Candidates 2024 Apply Online
Background
The Division for Communications and Public Engagement reports directly to the Office of the Director-General.
UNESCO INTERNSHIP| Recruitment Open To External Candidates
The team oversees the implementation of the Organization’s communication strategy and ensures the coordination and delivery of communications (external and internal) to meet the sectors’ and Field Office’s needs.
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This includes the drafting and editing of content for the Organization’s website, press relations and press review, social media channels, communications campaigns, public events, media partnerships and publications.
Interns will have the opportunity to assist in the various projects of the Division and help assure visibility is given to all the Organization’s activities across multiple platforms, digital and traditional.
The work entrusted falls into one or more of the following domains:
TASKS
Social media:
- Assist in preparation for communication and social media campaigns.
- Assist in drafting and translation or editing of social media assets.
- Assist in graphic design for social media and other digital platforms.
- Assist in on-site interview filming and postproduction.
- Assist in the creation of newsletters.
- Assist in editorial scheduling of social media assets, and social media analytics.
Duty Station: Headquarters
Type of contract : Internship
Duration of contract : 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : External Candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31 December 2024
Web:
- Assist in the creation of new websites.
- Translation or editing of contents.
- Assist in the drafting of technical and editorial documentation.
- Upload of content on the website or other content management tools, such as Trello, etc.
- Summary/analytical tasks, assessing audience and communications impact.
- Support the creation of appropriate SEO reports.
- Web mastering, editing and graphic design.
- Assist in maintaining and improving the Web ecosystem (knowledge of programming languages and sysops skills are required).
Press:
- Translation of press releases and media advisories.
- Preparation of daily press briefings.
- Preparation of content to the press; sending of press releases; update of mailing lists.
- Support for special on-site events.
Photo:
- Participate in shooting and post-production.
- Organize and catalogue images.
Publishing and Branding:
- Provide editorial and technical assistance on publication projects.
- Help in photo research and sourcing for publications and brochures.
- Contribute to projects linked to promoting the UNESCO brand.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Knowledge of project management and UNESCO actions
Application of communication techniques
Advanced web architecture
Strengthen writing skills
Use of design software
Use of Content Management
Handling Press relations
Teamwork
Build up interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
Accountability (C)
Communication (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
Academic qualifications:
At the time of your application to the internship programme:
You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The UNESCO Internships Programme is open in January and July each year. Candidates shall apply to the vacancy that matches their personal expertise and domain. Candidates who successfully applied to the vacancy will stay in the intern talent pool and will be further assessed and selected by relevant hiring managers. The candidature will be valid for 6 months. Candidates who have been selected will be contacted directly by the relevant hiring manager. Those who were not selected for an internship in the current cycle will need to reapply to the internship programme when the new internship vacancies are released.
KEEP IN MIND
- Have your motivation letter and résumé ready before filling out the application form. You only have one hour to finish the process.
- Make sure your contact details will be valid in next 6 months.
- You can only use either English or French in applying.
- Please provide an unofficial French or English translation of your documents if they are not in these languages.
- UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.
- Even if you are eligible, there is no guarantee of placement. We receive more applications from qualified candidates than we can place.
- Your application will be further accessed by UNESCO managers around the world and will stay in our internship portal for a period of six months.
