Communications Intern, UNFPA Kenya at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

You Would Be Responsible For

• Supporting day-to-day communications tasks while ensuring that the UNFPA’s brand is adhered to and represented effectively.
• Support in producing a variety of communication assets including e-newsletters, website articles, brochures, short videos.
• Monitoring social media and digital news sources to generate periodic reports
• Planning social media calendars and creating social media posts.
• Support planning and logistics for external events such as report launches, conferences, workshops, and other activities organized by the team.
• Updating the country office Multimedia folder with new image and video assets.
• Performing other related duties, as required.

Education

Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants to UNFPA’s 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) in communications, journalism, marketing or related fields.
• Have recently graduated with a university degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related fields; and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Knowledge And Experience

• Some experience in working with development agencies, including in volunteer capacity.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Some design skills and experience with tools such as Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Learning Elements

Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:

• Increased understanding of the UNFPA mandate and policies.
• Develop skills in the production of a wide range of internal and external communication materials.
• Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms.
• Write and formulate substantive documents.
• Network with UN colleagues
• Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting