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Location Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA

Application Deadline 23-Jul-20 Midnight New York, USA
Time left 16d 20h 18m
Type of Contract Internship
Post Level Intern
Languages Required
English
Starting Date
date when the selected candidate is expected to start 03-Aug-2020
Duration of Initial Contract 3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment 6 months

Background

UNDP is the UN’s global development network whose focus is to help countries
build and share solutions to the challenges of sustainable development as
informed by the 2030 sustainable development agenda. The overall focus for
UNDP Tanzania is to support the Government of Tanzania to improve lives of the
people through strategic programmatic areas of inclusive democratic
governance, inclusive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods and
environment sustainability, climate change and resilience.

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the communication and
partnership analyst and specific guidance/request from pillar heads, the
communication intern will support the implementation of the Partnership and
Communication Action Plan PCAP. The PCAP aims to increase UNDP Tanzania’s
visibility, market successful projects, document success stories and best
practices, improve internal communication and strengthen media relations to
keep the public and stakeholders including government, civil society, other
UN agencies, private sector, development partners informed about UNDP TZ
development role and activities. Communication is central for UNDP CO to
effectively carry out its duties with and among its stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the UNDP Communications and Partnership
Analyst the intern will be responsible for the following.

Undertaking media monitoring on UNDP related issues, including in creating an
updated media and partners contact list
Support CO communication work including implementation of the UN
communications strategy and UNDP’s PCAP; creating public awareness on the
effectiveness and impact of the UNDP’s work in Tanzania; maintenance and
updating of the UNDP website and social media pages, preparation of press
releases, media advisories, talking points, speeches, web content, articles
and general correspondence, among others.
Assist the programme team in the organization of key events and communication
opportunities, such as major conferences, workshops, discussions and report
launches. Including graphic designing of reports, infographics, case studies.
Analytics compiling and reporting, including creating a knowledge repository
of communication and partnership related aspects for the programme and
operation.
Research and monitor relevant websites and social media channels as needed to
feed content into the work of the Country Office.
To undertake other assignments as may be decided from time to time by the
supervisors.

Competencies

To be considered for the position, individuals are required to meet the
following criteria

An organized and systematic approach to his/her work.
Ability to quickly read and summarize text.
Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
Ability to effectively plan and coordinate activities.
Knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat,
etc.; Experience using Adobe Suite for design purposes, specifically
Photoshop and InDesign, in addition to other Adobe applications is an added
advantage
Ability to work under tight deadlines;
Excellent graphic design skills
Ability and willingness to work in a multicultural environment.
Willingness to learn from others and work well in a team environment.
Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs and the UN’s work in
Tanzania is an advantage

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme second university degree or
equivalent, or higher; in the fields of Knowledge Management, Information
Management, Communications, or any other field in the social sciences;
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme
minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent;
Not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship.

Skills

Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
Computer literate in standard software applications, e.g. Microsoft Offices,
Web Browsers, etc.
Ability to use social media applications, e.g. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook,
Canva, Hootsuite
Demonstrable knowledge of and interest in the work of the UN.
Demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of
different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try
and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views

Conditions

UNDP Tanzania interns receives a monthly stipend of TShs. 388,000/ only.
The student, will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her
own arrangements for travel including to and from the office, accommodation,
etc.
The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan.
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness
or death incurred during the internship;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP
during the period of the internship;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official
capacity;
Interns are expected to work full time but flexibility is allowed for
education programmes;

Costs incurred by an intern in the discharge of his/her functions shall be
reimbursed by UNDP under the same rules as costs reimbursed to staff members.
Costs incurred by an intern undertaking official travel at the request of UNDP
in the discharge of functions related to the internship activities shall be
paid by the Organization on the same basis as costs incurred by staff members,
including payment of DSA, as applicable.

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.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment,
including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will,
therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.



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Closing Date 7th August, 2020.



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