Digital Communication

Work Location

RIO DE JANEIRO

Expected duration

4-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to: 1) Digital content support for social media platforms: • Assist in the production of animations, cards, and other engaging visual assets for UN Brazil’s social media accounts. • Editing videos and producing short video content for social media and websites, including preparing and embedding subtitles in English and Portuguese. • Assist in streamlining UNIC Rio’s audiovisual assets by categorizing existing assets and compiling new materials and resources from UN System’s sources. • Attend press conferences, meetings and events in Rio de Janeiro to gather quotes and take photos and videos which can be used in social media posts. 2) Desk research support and mapping of entry opportunities for social media: • Compilation of recent data, figures and key messages from UN System’s reports and publications related to sustainable development, climate change, humanitarian action and human rights. • Assist in research on emerging opportunities to increase UN Brazil’s digital presence, engagement in social media platforms, with a particular focus on raising awareness on climate change, human rights, and information integrity. • Assist compiling of basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services about the UN. • Assist the work in translation from/to English of speeches, press releases and graphics. 3) Graphic design support: • Assist the design of communications and outreach products, including brochures, leaflets, posters, presentations, and short publications. Daily responsibilities will depend on the needs of the Centre and will take into account current and evolving priorities and global/local events.

Qualifications/special skills

Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). This internship is designed for Communications, Design or Graphic Design students or graduated Communications, Design or Graphic Design students. A portfolio will be requested during the selection process. Applicants must also: • Be computer literate in standard software applications. • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. • Have a demonstrated 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. Special Notice: -Computer and IT skills, including video and graphic software editing knowledge (Adobe Première and Canva), will be an asset. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written Portuguese and English are required.

Additional Information

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration. The selection process may include an interview in English and Portuguese as well as a written evaluation focusing on graphic design skills. A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: • Title of degree you are currently pursuing. • Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme). • List of the video editing and graphic design software that you are proficient in. • Top three areas of interest/preferences. • Explain why you consider that you are a good candidate for that specific area. • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.