Internship – Communications Assistant
United Nations Development Programme
Terms of Reference: Internship
DEADLINE for application: Friday, August 23, 2013
Title: Communications Assistant
Duration : 3 to 6 months (commencing September 2013)
Under
the direct supervision of the Communications Analyst, the intern will
be expected to provide support to the communication functions of UNDP
and RCO.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the RCO and UNDP Communications Unit in the following tasks:
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Assist with the preparation and production of communication materials,
including fast facts brochures, newsletters and publications.
- Update UNDP Sri Lanka social media on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements.
- Assist in conducting of any campaigns and events the UNDP/RCO communications unit undertake.
- Provide support in developing Public Service Announcements capturing key messages of UNDP Sri Lanka’s work.
- Assist in conducting of events in collaboration with the UN Communications group.
- Assist in the coordination of outreach activities.
- Assist in planning and implementing new initiatives.
- Assist in writing press releases and feature articles related to activities/events.
- Assist the Communications Unit with any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
1.
University degree [ or pursuing final year] in the field of
communications, public relations, languages, journalism or equivalent;
2. Relevant working experience in the field of communications and public relations, preferable;
3. Excellent command of written and spoken English, Sinhala and Tamil an advantage;
4. Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
5. Ability to write clearly and concisely;
6.
Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work
harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural
backgrounds.
Competencies:
• Proactive (able to pro-actively undertake tasks that fall under TORs)
• Team Player
• Excellent writing skills
• Quick learner
• Good computer skills
• Polite and outgoing
If interested, please fill in the Internship Application Form available here and email the completed forms, along with an updated CV, to: internapp.lk@undp.org
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