Communications & Public Information Intern at UN Women

Duty Station: Branch Office Nairobi

Date of Entry on Duty: ASAP

Duration: 6 months

Closing Date: 7 August 2018

Kenya has hosted refugees for decades. However in recent years the Communications & Public Information Unit of UNHCR has been compelled to increase and broaden its communication and public information activities.

The Intern will be an individual with a proven media and communications academic background and/or skills. Some experience working on websites and social media. The internship will be in line and help with the Interns professional and academic development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Communications Officer, specific tasks of the Intern will include;

• Identifying, planning and producing stories from the field (Kakuma, Dadaab, Nairobi) in video, text, digital, live formats for the Kenya website and social media platforms.
• Producing relevant video, text, digital material for various stakeholders for dissemination on the website and social media platforms
• Ensuring information on the Kenya website and social media is accurate up to date and relevant.
• Identifying new ways of promoting UNHCR Kenya content from the website and social media to important stakeholders through partnerships and cross promotion.
• Identifying social and digital media influencers and developing a strategy to engage influencers through social media platforms.
• Assist in the effective promotion of major events such as the World Refugee Day commemoration across the website and social media;

Qualification and experience

Academic Background

A media and/or communications graduate or student. The person would have taken relevant courses in media communications and technology.

Experience

The ideal candidate would have some hands-on experience producing and managing content for websites and social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

Interests

The ideal candidate would be interested in a career with UNHCR in the areas of Communications, Public Information, and Content Production.

Other skills

Language skills in Swahili, Somali, French, would be highly preferred as the intern would be able to interact directly with the refugees.

Computer skills are essential. The candidate will have to be comfortable with various Microsoft programs (Word and Excel) and internet researching. Experience with databases also is highly desirable.

Status and insurance

• Interns may not represent UNHCR in any official capacity.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the intern. However, UNHCR will help with the visa application if applicable and advise accordingly.
• Interns are not subject to UN security evacuation procedures but may be assisted to leave the country when possible and to the extent feasible, and on a reimbursable basis.
• UNHCR accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNHCR.
• Intern will be requested to show proof of valid medical (and life/accident) insurance for the duty station. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship.

Further Career Opportunities The purpose of internships is not to lead to further employment with UNHCR (no regular appointment can be granted for 6-months after completion of internship) but to complement an intern's studies.