Apply as Advocacy and Communications Interns at UNDP
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Learning Objectives:
- Increased understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system;
- Exposure to the projects, practices and events of the UN Trust Fund; and
- Increased understanding of advocacy and communications on ending violence against women and girls.
Competencies
Core Values:
- Respect for Diversity
- Integrity
- Professionalism
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
- Accountability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
Functional Competencies:
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- Exposure to research, evaluation and/or non-governmental organizations
- Familiarity with women’s rights and ideally in ending violence against women
- Self-starter and organized
- Ability to multitask and balance multiple responsibilities
- Knowledge of social media platforms and back-end systems
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
- Be enrolled in a mandatory national service programme of which the internship may form a part;
- Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within two-years of graduation.
Language:
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required.
- Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Remuneration:
Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.
How to Apply
All applicants must submit a completed and signed P.11 form with their application.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates.
Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).
Applicants from the Global South will be prioritized.
Documents & Guides
Below are relevant document samples and guides that will aid your application.
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