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Background
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Under the direct
supervision of the Programme Officer [PO], the intern will be expected to
provide support to the communication functions of the United Nations
Volunteers (UNV) Field Unit Team.
The candidate is
expected to work on a daily basis with colleagues in the UNV Field Unit, and
at times with UNDP, UNV/HQ Bonn, UN Agencies, UN Volunteers, Key
Stakeholders, volunteers and the general public.
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Duties
and Responsibilities
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- Assist
with the preparation and production of communication materials, fast
facts brochures and newsletters, publications and reports
- Update
UNV Malawi social media on a regular basis
- Assist
in developing graphic materials, edit audio-visual content, prepare
PowerPoint presentations, and other related activities
- Assist
in the maintenance, development and monitoring of UNV Malawi’s presence
on social networks, including Facebook and Twitter
- Assist
in conducting of events in collaboration with the UN Communications
Group
- Assist
in the creation visual content for online distribution and sharing
- Assist
in the coordination and documentation of University youth volunteer
schemes activities
- Assist
in planning and implementing new initiatives
- Assist
in the organizing, implementation and documentation of IVD events
- Assist
the UNV FU with any other duties as maybe assigned
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Competencies
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- Proactive
(able to pro-actively undertake tasks that fall under TORs)
- Self-organizer
with respect for deadlines
- Team
Player
- Excellent
writing skills
- Commitment
to continuous learning
- Quick
learner
- Technological
awareness: Proficiency in various MS Office applications and other IT
applications.?
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Required
Skills and Experience
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- Pursuing
final year/awaiting results of University First Degree or Masters?
Degree in the field of communications, public relations, journalism,
development or equivalent
- Excellent
command of written and spoken English required and proficiency in
Chichewa is an advantage
- Ability
to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail
- Initiative,
sound judgement and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff
members and UN Volunteers from different nationalities and cultural
backgrounds
- Able
to facilitate activities
- Good
computer skills (Microsoft Office, Publisher, PowerPoint etc.)
- Polite
and outgoing
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Status
- Interns
are not staff members.
- Interns
are not sought or accepted as substitutes for staff.
- Interns
may not represent UNV in any official capacity.
- This
is non- remunerated function.
Length
- The
length of this internship at UNV Malawi is 3 months.
- The
duration of the assignment will be from June 2016 – August 2016
Medical Insurance
Coverage:
The selected
candidate will be required to produce Proof of Medical Coverage.
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce
diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from
minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally
encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest
confidence.
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