Overview

This internship is with the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Lima, Peru. The role supports the Department of Global Communications by disseminating information about the United Nations.

Tasks Summary

• Contribute to prepare graphic material for social media campaigns
• Provide general office support; respond to complex information requests and inquiries of UNIC Lima; draft media and other communication documents
• Assist UNIC Lima in the production and delivery of information communications products and services
• Assist on media outreach, e.g. drafting and distribution of press releases and other information materials to mass media and civil society organizations
• Assist in the updates and further development of internal databases; update UN website and social media accounts in Peru, including drafting and editing content, with guidance of subject matter experts
• Assist in the researching and compiling of basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services about the UN
• Assist with UNIC Lima audio-visual material; by producing digital imaging; write captions for UN photos, when required
• Assist in the production and editing of UNIC Lima video/film projects, radio program or website projects; produce scripts, cue cards, etc., select and catalogue sound and visual materials for inclusion in UN productions
• Assist in development and final production of social media products, as well as enrich potential online initiatives to audiences to raise awareness of the UN work
• Help monitor news and reactions in media and social platforms relevant to UN priorities and prepare a daily news brief bulletin
• Assist in the regular update of UNIC-Lima directories and distribution lists
• Other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken, read and written Spanish is required for the internship.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of English is desirable.

Contract Duration: Initial period of 2 months up to a maximum of 6 months

Work Modality: In-person

Remuneration: The internship is UNPAID. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.