Knowledge Management and Communications Intern

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

13d ago

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Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Marketing
Research & Development
Germany, +15
Remote

Requirements

A university degree related to communications, public relations, media, knowledge management, project management, or sustainable finance is required.
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent); or
Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
Demonstrated interest in SDG financing, financing for development, SDG-aligned investing, or sustainable development required.
Knowledge in project management, knowledge management and communications, including tools and principles, required.
Concise writing skills required.
Strong computer application (Microsoft Office Suite) user skills required.
Strong attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset required.
Completion of the INFF e-learning course preferred.
Knowledge of using Content Management Systems (CMS) preferred.
Knowledge of using Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Premiere Pro, AfterEffect, InDesign) preferred.
Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Working knowledge of additional languages from countries using the INFF approach preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Supporting knowledge product management;
2. Supporting the development of accessible content for digital or print mediums (news stories, videos, blogs, case studies, resource pages, event pages, country progress overviews, etc) tailored to audience information needs, using engaging and clear language, showcasing the role of partnerships in INFF development and grounded in country experiences and government leadership. Working with team members to develop a pipeline of knowledge products (e.g., case studies, news stories, videos, blogs, briefs) in collaboration with key stakeholders at the regional and country levels.
3. Helping UNDP Regional Bureaus and Country Offices better capture and share INFF-related knowledge.
4. Supporting knowledge sharing and training events;
5. Supporting the delivery of training and knowledge sharing events including INFF Exchanges, global and regional INFF conferences, partner and expert training, country training and SDG Financing Academy events.
6. Supporting the production and management of training and knowledge sharing events: planning, preparation, promotion, production, post-event follow-up and monitoring of results; and facilitating coordination of implementing partners.
7. Creating event material kits (including slide decks, promotional materials, follow up materials) for recurring training events.
8. Developing and maintaining a monitoring framework for training events.
9. Supporting the communication activities around knowledge products and activities;
10. Working with the team members to manage communications planning to promote the above knowledge products and activities across social media (@INFFPlatform, LinkedIn), email (regular and ad-hoc newsletters) and events.
11. Assisting the creation of communications products such as social media posts, videos, blog posts, flyers etc.
12. Supporting the results framework/KPIs tracking and reporting.
13. Supporting the tracking and reporting on performance against the results framework and KPIs regularly and when the project ends.
14. Supporting the collection of knowledge and insights from activities at the country level.

FAQs

What is the location of the Knowledge Management and Communications Intern position?

The position is home-based.

What type of contract is offered for this internship?

The contract offered is an internship.

When is the starting date for the internship?

The internship is set to start on January 6, 2025.

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is December 15, 2024, at midnight New York time.

What is the expected duration of the assignment?

The expected duration of the assignment is 6 months.

What languages are required for this internship?

Proficiency in English is required.

What are the main responsibilities of the Knowledge Management and Communications Intern?

The main responsibilities include supporting knowledge product management, assisting in knowledge sharing and training events, aiding communication activities around knowledge products, and supporting results framework/KPIs tracking and reporting.

What academic qualifications are required for this internship?

A university degree related to communications, public relations, media, knowledge management, project management, or sustainable finance is required.

What skills or experience are preferred for applicants to this position?

Preferred skills include knowledge of SDG financing, project management, concise writing skills, and familiarity with content management systems and Adobe Creative Suite software.

Are applicants encouraged to submit writing or video samples with their application?

Yes, applicants are encouraged to include writing samples, such as articles or social media posts, and video work samples, if available.

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