Overview

Internship to support the Regional Programme in Amman, focusing on programme management support, knowledge management and research, and partnership building and communication.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in collecting lessons learned and best practices across regional projects.
• Conduct desk-based research on relevant thematic issues.
• Support the preparation of reports, briefs and other knowledge products.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge products for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in preparing partnerships briefs, presentations, and communication materials.
• Support the identification of and engagement with prospective partners.
• Support preparation of partnership proposals and outreach events.
• Support the Regional Programme Team in coordinating and monitoring of projects and initiatives.
• Assist in organizing programme activities and events.
• Provide support to the Results-Based Management specialist in maintaining programme monitoring and reporting.

Experience Requirements

• Relevant previous experience is a plus.
• Relevant experience with communication and social media is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience in supporting web and digital initiatives, including assisting with content management, portal updates, and coordination of knowledge or project-related activities.
• Ability to assist in organizing and presenting digital content on the portal and social media.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher) in media studies, journalism, communications, information systems, or a related field.
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in media studies, journalism, communications, information systems, or a related field.
• Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined above) in media studies, journalism, communications, information systems, or a related field and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program in media studies, journalism, communications, information systems, or a related field and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: Arabic

Contract Duration: 6 months

Remuneration: • Where an intern is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, must be paid by the receiving office. • The monthly amount of the stipend will be determined for each duty station based on the stipend rates published yearly by the OHR Policy and Compensation Unit. • Where an intern is engaged in-person and is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, Government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to an in-person internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, must be paid by the receiving office. • Where an intern is engaged remotely and is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, Government, foundation or scholarship programme, a remote stipend intended to help cover expenses related to the internship, such as internet connections or other means to remain in contact with the receiving office, must be paid by the receiving office. • Interns will accrue combined sick and annual leave at the rate of 1 ½ days per month.