Public Information Intern

Overview

The internship supports the implementation of communication policies and the generation of content for social networks. The role assists in responding to inquiries, analyzing social media trends, and supporting communication products.

Tasks Summary

• Provide support in the implementation of communication policies of DCO/ DGC in its social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Flickr and Tiktok).
• Assist in the generation of content and publications for social networks.
• Assist in responding to messages, comments, and "shares".
• Assist in generating and analyzing analytics for each social network and monitoring digital trends in country.
• Assist in the organization of events, workshops, and virtual and face-to-face trainings.
• Propose implementation improvements to the digital strategy.
• Support in the coordination of influencers and create content with them.
• Support in the maintenance, update, and expansion of a database for sending emails/invitations.
• Support in the implementation of inter-agency communication products (joint campaigns, bimonthly newsletter, etc.)
• Assist in the monitoring and follow-up in digital media on issues identified by the area.
• Adjust Fan pages according to required updates.
• Contribute with the generation of a basic quarterly report on the networks and their performance.

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must 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 in desirable. Ability to analyse and report social media metrics, social sentiment and engagement

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish are required for the internship.

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

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: In person full time

Remuneration: Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.