KOICA YP_Communications Intern

Job Description

Responsibilities

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in drafting, editing, and producing digital content, including social media posts, images, videos, newsletters, and other multimedia materials, to effectively communicate IOM’s work and enhance online engagement.

2. Support the day-to-day management of IOM’s social media channels by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, preparing basic analytics summaries, and ensuring timely and accurate updates across platforms.

3. Assist in the production and dissemination of newsletters, including layout preparation, content compilation, translation support, and coordination of distribution.

4. Support the maintenance and regular updating of IOM ROK’s and programme websites, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and the timely publication of relevant information and resources.

5. Assist in drafting, formatting, and distributing press releases and other public information materials to support media outreach and visibility efforts.

6. Support the production and enhancement of branding and donor-visibility materials in line with IOM and donor guidelines.

7. Maintain and organize digital content archives and communication materials.

8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Core Values and Competencies:

1. Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

2. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

3. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

4. Learning and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

5. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

6. Accountability: Takes ownership of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

7. Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

8. Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:

General Requirements

• Korean citizenship

• between 20 and 34 years of age

• Applicants must, at the time of application, a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or c) have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Content Production, Multimedia, Marketing, Business Administration, International Relations, International Development, International Studies, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Experience

• Experience or working knowledge of using social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, and other relevant platforms.

• Experience or working knowledge of marketing communications, including advertising, graphic design, or video editing, is an advantage.

• Experience using standard office software packages (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Previous experience working in an international organization is desirable.

Skills 

• Understanding of multimedia content production and dissemination across websites, social media platforms, and media outlets.

• Editorial Judgement with understanding of Marketing Communication

• Ability to edit images and videos in formats suitable for digital and social media use.

• Familiarity with humanitarian, development, or migration-related work is an advantage.

• Knowledge of the United Nations system and project implementation processes is preferred.

Languages

• Professional proficiency in both Korean and English (oral and written) is required.

• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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