UN Women Intern Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

Expected
Duration of Assignment : 3-6 months

• Support
  the office in project implementation as needed;
• Undertake
  research for UN Women Rwanda’s communications products -such as case
  studies, factsheets, maps etc;
• Provide
  assistance in drafting and editing communication products (case studies,
  articles, blog entries, twitter updates, newsletters, fact sheets, videos,
  photo exhibitions, power point presentations, maps etc.) for UN Women
  Rwanda;
• Provide
  logistical support for high level visibility events arranged by UN Women
  and/or One UN Rwanda;
• Research
  potential donors, including foundations and private sector companies and
  prepare donor tailored material;
• Support
  the Communications and Resource Mobilization team in identifying trends
  and best practices;
• Support
  coordinating campaigns and outreach activities;
• Attend
  weekly UNCG meetings and working sessions and follow up on tasks as
  specified in these meetings;
• Cover
  field visits and meetings;
• Other
  tasks as required.

• Demonstrate
  consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions
  and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

• Demonstrate
  professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive
  areas of work.

• Demonstrate
  an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the
  diversity of its staff;
• Demonstrate
  an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning
  from cultural diversity.

• Demonstrates
  strong writing skills, particularly the ability to present persuasive,
  coherent and well-founded arguments;
• Has
  ability to write in style that is accessible to a broad audience of
  policymakers, academics and activists.

• Reliably
  takes action to honor commitments; takes international outlook in
  decision-making.

• Possesses
  good grasp of development policy issues;
• Demonstrates
  analytical rigor, intellectual creativity and contributes original ideas;
• Maintains
  open-minded attitude towards new ideas.

• Contributes
  to team spirit, inspires and motivates staff and colleagues at all levels;
• Demonstrates
  willingness to integrate ideas of others into own thinking;
• Remains
  composed under stress;
• Manages
  moods and creates positive attitude in the team even in times of crisis.

• Demonstrates
  drive to achieve results in timely manner and to seek and find solutions
  to any problems encountered;
• Makes
  efficient use of available resources;
• Demonstrates
  ability to multitask.

• Has
  ability to communicate clearly and persuasively;
• Demonstrates
  ability to build consensus and expresses own ideas openly and frankly
  without jeopardising rapport with colleagues.

• Generates
  new ideas, seeks new approaches and introduces and promotes them in the
  workplace.

• Ability
  to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
• Ability
  to write clearly and concisely;
• Initiative,
  sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff
  members of different national and cultural backgrounds.

• Undertaking
  a Masters in gender, international development, communications,
  journalism, information and communication technology or related field; and
  
• Strong
  academic background in research, international development or other
  related field.

• Experience
  from writing and data collection and analysis duties and working in an
  international environment;
• Experience
  in filming/video editing and photography desired.

• Native
  English speaker;
• Knowledge
  in French desired.

• All
  the expenses connected with the the internship will be borne by the
  intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
• UN
  Women accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or
  illness or death incurred during the internship;
• The
  intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel
  to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
• Interns
  are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UN Women
  during the period of the internship or for three months immediately following
  the expiration date of internship;
• The
  intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan.