The UNDP Communication Support Internship in Bonn offers a dynamic opportunity for aspiring communicators to engage with global development initiatives.
Interns will enhance their skills in storytelling, digital media, and stakeholder engagement while contributing to impactful projects that promote sustainable development goals and amplify marginalized voices.
The UN SDG Action Campaign is a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General hosted by the Executive Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and based in Bonn, Germany. The Campaign is mandated to CONVENE, CAMPAIGN and CATALYZE by accelerating SDG action.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Creative Communications Specialist, the incumbent is expected to deliver on the following scope of work:
Provide communications support:
Support the development of communications plans
Support drafting announcements/ blog posts for UN SDG Action Campaign key initiatives such as the UN SDG Action Awards
Support the organization and management of Trello Boards
Collect footage on social media for highlights videos
Support with captioning social media videos using Happy Scribe
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Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher)
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
Experience:
Experience in communications, content creation and social media applications such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X.
Familiarity with the UN system in general is an asset
Language:
Proficiency in English
Knowledge of one of the other five official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) would be an asset
Conditions:
Intern will be given monthly stipend in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy, which applicants should become familiar with prior to signing an UNDP Internship Agreement Form . Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party, pay the intern the difference.
Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:
Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme
Sample portfolio of creative strategy and content creation and links to social media profile/s such as Instagram, X, Facebook is preferred
Only a successful candidate will be required to submit the following documents:
A copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
A letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
A letter of recommendation from a professor;
A signed UNDP Internship Agreement;
A Medical Certificate of Good Health;
Proof of medical insurance including provision for medical evacuation and removal of mortal remains or life insurance;
Copy of passport and working visa for Germany
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