Overview

Support the dissemination of analytical work through communication strategies and content creation for global Financing for Development events and stakeholders.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in the development and execution of a communication strategy.
• Prepare, manage, and disseminate content for social media, newsletters, emails, and event materials.
• Assist in the work of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Financing for Development.
• Conduct research and prepare background papers on financing for sustainable development issues.
• Develop concept notes for events, workshops, and seminars.
• Participate in planning and coordinating global FFD events.
• Engage with stakeholders through various channels.
• Track and report on communication strategy effectiveness.
• Stay updated with digital marketing and social media trends.
• Support other communication-related tasks.

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

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.
• Study in the fields of communications or journalism is desirable.
• Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
• Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.

Contract Duration: 3-6 Months

Work Modality: Hybrid/Remote

Remuneration: The internship is UNPAID.