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Location :
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Lilongwe, MALAWI
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Application Deadline :
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22-Dec-17 (Midnight New York, USA)
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Time left :
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8d 17h 41m
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Type of Contract :
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Internship
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Post Level :
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Intern
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Languages Required :
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English
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Starting Date :
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16-Jan-2018
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Duration of Initial Contract :
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3 months
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Expected Duration of Assignment :
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6 Months
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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 (FU) 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. |
Duties and Responsibilities |
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Assist with the preparation and production of communication materials, fast facts brochures and newsletters, publications and reports
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Update UNV Malawi social media on a regular basis
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Assist in developing graphic materials, edit audio-visual content, prepare PowerPoint presentations, and other related activities
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Assist in the maintenance, development and monitoring of UNV Malawi’s presence on social networks, including Facebook and Twitter
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Assist in conducting of events in collaboration with the UN Communications Group
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Assist in the creation visual content for online distribution and sharing
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Assist in the coordination and documentation of University youth volunteer schemes activities
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Assist in planning and implementing new initiatives
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Assist in the organizing, implementation and documentation of IVD events
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Assist the UNV FU with any other duties as maybe assigned |
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 |
Required
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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 the initial internship at UNV
Malawi is 3 months which may be extended to 6 months The duration of this initial internship will be from January 2018 – March 2018
Medical Insurance Coverage:
The selected candidate will be required to
produce Proof of Medical Coverage. |
