Hiring Office: UNFPA Country Office – Manila 

Job title: Intern, Media Communications

Location: Office-based, Mandaluyong City

Full/Part-time: Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week)

Duration: 4 to 6 months 

The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Media & Communications Analyst, the intern will support the Philippine Country Office in the areas of strategic communications and partnership of UNFPA Philippines Country Office.

A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.

About UNFPA and how interns can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands choices and possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. UNFPA’s strategic plan focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results. We need interns who are exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. 

The intern will be responsible for:

• Supporting media and social media monitoring for the UNFPA Philippines Country Office. This involves scanning news reports and social media posts;
• Helping draft media reports;
• Drafting written material related to communications work;
• Research, collect and analyze documents/information on UNFPA Philippines visibility at the local or international level;
• Support UNFPA Philippines CO in the development and execution of the UNFPA Philippines long-term communication plan;
• Assist in organizing events supported by the communications officer;
• Support editing and formatting of documents and assist with administrative duties including correspondence to internal and external partners, etc.;
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements: 

• Applicants to UNFPA’s internship programme must at the time of application meet the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher) on Communication, Marketing, Development Studies, International Relations or other related courses; or have recently graduated from with a university degree;
• Have experience in development and/or implementation of a long-term communication plan of an organization, or as worked in media (campus publication, digital or traditional) or volunteered/interned for a development agency;
• Fluency in English;
• Strong analytical and writing skills;
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Learning Elements:

• Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:
• Increased understanding of the UNFPA and the Programme Division within UNFPA;
• Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set-up;
• Understand UNFPA programme design and delivery mechanisms;
• Understand the dynamics of operational and programme support and communications to the field, and at the level of HQ;
• Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms;
• Write and formulate substantive documents;
• Produce media and communications reports;
• Network with UN colleagues; and
• Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting.

Financial Aspects:

Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. However, they will receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme. The amount of the stipend varies according to the duty station. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins.

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UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. Qualified female candidates, and individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.