UN Women Documentalist Intern Job in Kenya

Terms of Reference 

Documentalist Intern

Position: Documentalist for the Sharefair on inspiring Agricultural Change 

Duration: Up to 4 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 documentalist intern will assist the team in documenting the various technologies exhibited during a Sharefair which will be held 15-17 October 2014 and producing a booklet of the same to be disseminated during the Sharefair and after the Sharefair

(see more at www.empowerwomen/Sharefair2014 ). 

A work plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Working closely with the technological innovations team, to compile the technologies  that will be documented and shared during the Sharefair;
• Using already existing information and photos from the technology entry forms, document details of the technology  and identify information gaps that need to be provided by the exhibitor;
• Work closely with the exhibitors  to document and generate added information regarding the technology: this may include documenting photos and stories about the technology
• Contribute to the editing and proof reading of the text;
• Contribute to the production of a well-designed colorful booklet outlining each of the technologies to be exhibited during the Sharefair;
• Work closely with the communication team to publish the booklet as well as produce copies to be disseminated during and after the Sharefair;
• Support and provide input to discussions on the e-repository of the technologies; and
• 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 and editor  and
• Demonstrate skills and expertise in Planning, communication, teamwork, and content analysis;
• Knowledge about Adobe creative suite CS 6

Learning Elements

1. Increased understanding of UN Women’s work and its partners in the UN system;
2. Learning and applying 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;
4. Work as a team member in a multicultural setting.

Requirements

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.

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 - Documentalist

Deadline: 5th September 2014