Intern - Communications

Work Location

Praia, Cabo Verde

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Goals more effectively and efficiently. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCOs), led by empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinators, support countries in achieving their development priorities and attaining the SDGs. This internship is based in the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Cabo Verde. The internship is UNPAID and full-time, for a minimum period of two months and up to a maximum period of six months. Flexible working arrangements may be considered in accordance with ST/AI/2020/1 and office requirements and the interns are expected to work on a full-time basis under the supervision of a designated staff member. Reporting to the Communications Officer, the intern will support the communications and public information work of the RCO and will gain first-hand experience of the activities of the UN Country Team through the RCO, including providing support for strategic communications, digital outreach, media monitoring, raising awareness of UN results, organizing public events and creating communication products that promote the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals in Cabo Verde. Responsibilities:

• Support the production of simple, engaging communication products, with a particular focus on short videos, reels, photos, visual briefs, infographics and other multimedia content, using mobile devices and accessible/free software.
• Draft, edit and adapt communication materials including press releases, web stories, social media posts, reports, briefing notes, captions, talking points and visibility materials for RCO and UN Country Team activities.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the UN Cabo Verde website and social media platforms, ensuring content is timely, accurate and audience friendly.
• Support photography, basic video recording and editing, graphic design, formatting and the preparation of communication assets for meetings, campaigns, public events and external engagements.
• Support media monitoring, tracking public information opportunities and compiling background information for press briefings and preparing media and communications summaries.
• Assist in organizing communication-related events, campaigns, workshops, consultations and public outreach activities, providing logistical and administrative support.
• Maintain communication calendars, mailing lists, media contacts, photo/video archives, internal databases and other communication tools and repositories.
• Support the coordination of communication and visibility ac...