UN Women Communication Intern Job in Kenya

Terms of Reference 

Position: WEE Communication Intern

Duration: Up to 6 months starting as soon as possible

Time: The work will be full time with an expected amount of 40 hours per week

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the regional Policy Advisor for Economic Empowerment and the Regional Knowledge Manager, the WEE intern will assist the Team in various activities related to the Sharefair communications activities. 

The Sharefair will take place 15-17 October 2014 (seewww.empowerwomen/Sharefair2014). 

Tasks and Responsibilities 

1. Support the implementation of the Sharefair communications strategy through the guidance of the Sharefair team;
2. Media relations- support the media activities of the Sharefair including monitoring and evaluation of Sharefair on the media;
3. Draft stories for posting on the Sharefair site;
4. Create, manage and update continuously the facebook, twitter accounts among other social networks for the Sharefair;
5. Support in graphic work for the Sharefair IEC materials;
6. Perform any other duties as required during the time of the assignment.

 Qualifications and Experience

The intern should have demonstrated experience of communications, journalism, content management, social networking and partnership development;

• Degree in any of the following- Communication and Media, Journalism, Web Graphic Design.
• Must be a good writer
• Must be familiar with social media and policies as regards the same
• Demonstrate skills and expertise in Planning, Teamwork, Illustration Tools, Multimedia Content Development, Understanding Browser Capabilities, Internet Presence, Verbal Communication.

Learning Elements

1. Increased understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system;
2. Learning different aspects of communication and media including graphics design, media relations, partnerships and networking, reporting and documentation;
3. Meeting and networking with UN Women and other partners colleagues in other units; and
4. Work as a team member in a multicultural setting.

Requirements

1. The UN Women Internship Programme operates on a non-remunerative basis. The costs connected with an intern’s participation in the Programme must be borne by the nominating institution; or by the student, who will have to obtain funds for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, etc.
2. Proof of medical coverage, passport/visa must be provided for the file before the internship commences.

How to Apply

Applicants should e-mail their complete application package which must include Cover letter and CV to consultancies.eharo@unwomen.org with the following subject line: Internship Women Economic Empowerment- Communication

Deadline: 5th September 2014