Communications Internship at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• Support the preparation of communication materials for the Forest Sector Transformation Unit in Ethiopia;
• Carry out necessary review and research work for ongoing and upcoming project activities;
• Assist with relevant data collection and background research;
• Assist with analysis of preliminary data;
• Assist with identifying key documents and conducting stakeholder analysis; 
• Assist with review of inception and draft reports for data accuracy;
• Synthesize consultant’s study reports and findings into concise policy briefs for donors and other relevant stakeholders;
• Assistance in updating communication materials, such as presentations, briefs and other materials related to the evaluation of the sector’s programmes;
• Support to produce communication materials for the Forest day;
• Edit and revise relevant communications materials;
• Any other relevant tasks as required.

• The intern will support producing and finalize at least two communication materials per month including reviewing and synthesizing reports and documents.

Competencies

• Respect for Diversity;
• Integrity;
• Professionalism.

• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

• Research skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Capacity to manage and synthesize large amounts of information;
• Creativity and technological awareness;
• Ability to work in groups for data collection and project development;
• Trained, involved in M&E.

Required Skills and Experience

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

• Environmental policies, natural sciences, political sciences, social sciences, cultural studies, international development, or other similar subjects at the university level;
• Good knowledge and experience in reviewing and synthesizing documents;
• Good writing skill for publishing communication materials;
• Any experience of the Ethiopian context will be an advantage.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; 
• Strong writing and editing skills, attention to conceptual accuracy and use of proper terminology;
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

• Applicants should indicate which months they are available part and/or full time and when they complete their studies;
• UNDP internship programme does a monthly stipend for the internship period;
• All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
• UNDP 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 UNDP during the period of the internship;
• The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan;
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
• The Intern is expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for his/her education programme;
• The intern will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.;
• Additional information regarding the UNDP Internship Programme may be obtained at http://www.undp.org/internships.

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