Work Location
Full time
Expected duration
3 to 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Assist in public information projects of UNIC, UN Communication Group and the UN Country Team. Assist in producing social media plans and campaigns, as well as explore more potential online initiatives to raise visibility of UN works. Assist UNIC in maintaining its social media channels. Assist in the organization and execution of events to mark UN days observances, press conferences, media launches, campaigns, educational outreach, or exhibitions. Help design various information materials, including publication covers, presentation templates, flyers, infographics, and social media visuals. Help take photos of events, when required and provide assistance in managing the photo library. Provide assistance in shooting and editing film videos, mix sound and slideshows, if required. Edit and subtitle news videos for UN Namibia social media channels, using dedicated software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Canva); create visuals, quote cards and other materials as requested using online tools (such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop). Provide general office support (e.g. processing correspondence, maintaining files, records, and/or contact directory/databases, organizing meetings, taking meeting minutes, etc.). Collect and collate multimedia information from different departments and organizations. Monitor various sources for new content and information about what is happening in and around the UN on a given week. Attend press conferences, meetings, and events in Windhoek to gather quotes and take photos and videos which can be used in social media posts. Draft posts for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Research trends and posts from partners and suggest retweets/reposts; monitor the social media accounts for followers’ comments and questions, and flag them to the team. Take an active role in the live coverage of events taking place in Windhoek. Undertake statistical reporting reflecting performance of the UNIC’s social media accounts. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in one or more of the following languages is required/desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
