The High-Level Group’s report, published on 13 November 2006, put forth recommendations that became the guiding principles for the implementation of the Alliance. In particular, it identified four priority areas of action for the Alliance of Civilizations, which all play a critical role in reducing cross-cultural tensions and building bridges between communities, and to which the Alliance of Civilizations should bring a multidisciplinary and multi-perspective approach: Youth, Education, Media, and Migration.
Functional Responsibilities:
Specific intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Contribute to the drafting and updating of social media materials and digital products
Assist with conceptualizing campaigns and social media activations
Assist with publishing articles, press releases, photos, graphics and multimedia elements on the UNAOC website, social media networks and other digital platforms
Support the UNAOC social media strategy by providing recommendations to increase higher engagement, gain more followers and improve overall reach
Assist with design, editing, and production of graphic materials to support online and offline communications
Support communications projects and campaigns as they arise, including conducting research and summarizing relevant information
Provide general administrative support including taking meeting minutes, setting up meetings and conference calls, etc.
Assist with research in support of UNAOC communications strategy
Assist with event planning and production
Perform ad hoc tasks for all communications-related deliverables
Monitoring and Progress Controls:
Under the direct supervision of the Web and Multimedia Communications Specialist:
Satisfactory delivery of project-related tasks within predetermined deadlines
Meet projected outputs as outlined by the supervisor
Production of multimedia materials as requested by the supervisor
Provision of support for project-related deliverables
Satisfactory delivery of communications support for projects, events, meetings, advocacies, and other UNAOC activities
Regular meetings with supervisor to ensure timely completion of assignments
Timely completion of data migration tasks, ensuring that all files are migrated successfully
Contribute to amplifying UNAOC activities online.
Contribute to overall increase in reach, engagement and overall follower count across all major platforms.
Contribute to all UNAOC visibility efforts and strengthen the UNAOC digital presence.
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Female Candidates Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply:
Education:
All applicants must be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or PhD. (or the equivalent) in the area of Journalism, Communication, International Relations, Multimedia, or Information Technology or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.
Internship related experience: (The following skills and experiences are desirable but not required):
General:
A good understanding of the UN system and commitment to the UN mission
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently on a number of separate, simultaneous tasks
Proven ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender and geographical balance.
Proven quick and thorough research and data analysis
Proficiency in drawing relevant information from technical content
