Background
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The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) works to position UNDP as a leading global voice on sustainable development by strengthening its global reputation, thought leadership, and influence. It builds and manages strategic partnerships and alliances, advances innovative and diversified financing approaches for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and leads global advocacy and communication campaigns to shape policies, mobilize stakeholders, and promote impactful solutions to challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The Innovative Digital Partnerships Unit within BERA is pleased to announce the creation of multiple internship opportunities to support the new and ongoing activities related to partnership with Samsung Mobile. Since 2019, Samsung and The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have been collaborating on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Samsung Global Goals app and the Generation17 initiative. UNDP and Samsung have co-designed, launched, and implemented initiatives related to the SDGs with a particular focus on Youth Empowerment and Education using digital technologies. In August 2019, the Samsung Global Goals App was launched in 2 languages, subsequently expanding to more than 80 languages and countries today. The Samsung Global Goals app offers mobile phone users the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all 17 SDGs and their impact on communities worldwide. Through the app, users actively contribute to the achievement of these Global Goals by learning about each goal and making direct donations to UNDP to support its ongoing development work. With the app now installed on approximately 300 million Samsung devices globally it has significantly expanded UNDP’s global outreach. In 2020, Generation17 was born. It is an initiative that leverages the collective power of Samsung and UNDP to amplify the voices of young people, inspire change, and pave the way for a better future for us all. BERA is looking for a reliable, student or recent graduates to join our team in the near term, who is available to work remotely approximately 20 hours per week for the next 8-10 weeks. The intern must be a resourceful self-starter who thrives in a rapidly evolving context and will be able to work effectively in a demanding work environment. He/she will possess excellent attention to detail, follow through, and demonstrate advanced writing skills. Candidates with a strong interest and/or experience in communication, and who have advanced communication skills in Spanish and/or French are preferred. |
Duties and Responsibilities
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Support Generation17 and UNDP x Samsung Partnership:
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Competencies
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• At a minimum, the candidate should be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • He/she possesses digital media skills including the ability to create effective, persuasive online and social media content and visual assets. • Candidate must be fluent in English. • Spanish and/ or French are desired language skills. Other UN languages are welcomed. • While the intern will generally adhere to the Eastern Standard workday, he/she will also be required to work across time zones globally and must be available outside of a standard 9-5 p.m. EST schedule to effectively support the work of regional bureaus and country offices. |
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Applicants to UNDP internships must, at the time of application, meet one of the following academic requirements:
(a)Be enrolled in any relevant graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) to fit the position;
(b)Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
• A Certification must be obtained from school regarding status of enrollment or graduation.
Experience:
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, however, candidates with the following skills are encouraged to apply:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Write compelling and relevant content, storylines, social media copy, etc.
• Experience in reviewing, proofreading, and editing proposals/decks.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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