Internship – Public Relations and Marketing, Partnerships Division, Global Office Seoul, Korea

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Internship – Public Relations and Marketing

Public Partnerships and Resourcing Division (PPR)

WFP Global Office Seoul, Korea

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We are currently seeking to fill a Public Relations and Marketing intern position in our WFP Korea Office, based in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Brief description of WFP Seoul office, Public Relations and Marketing team

WFP Seoul Office is located at the Seoul National University and the main work includes resource mobilization, advocacy and support of WFP field operations. WFP Seoul Office’s Public Relations and Marketing team is responsible for raising brand awareness and familiarity among Korean public by providing information and messages to media and managing and creating contents on social media. This team is also responsible for supporting individual fundraising which is led by WFP Headquarters.

General Information

Title of Post: Internship – Public Relations and Marketing

Supervisor: Team Head / Public Relations and Marketing

Unit: PRM, WFP Korea Office

Country: Republic of Korea

Duty Station: Seoul

Duration of internship: 6 months

Expected Start Date: 29 August 2023

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Team Head/ Public Relations and Marketing, the candidate will perform the following duties:

1. Assist in generating visibility content including text, photos, videos and audio.
2. Utilize Adobe graphic tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.
3. Assist in managing WFP’s online channels (Facebook, Naver blog, Instagram, etc.).
4. Translate contents in Korean and/or in English.
5. Prepare, organize, and take photos of online and offline events.
6. Support the drafting of newsletters, magazine articles or any other written contents.
7. Search online and offline news articles related to WFP.
8. Assist in performing other tasks as requested.

Qualifications and experience

• Skills and experience in either of photography, graphic design, and video editing is a significant advantage. Applicants with mentioned skills and experience are encouraged to submit their portfolio with links enclosed in their resume or by uploading it as other documents in their online profile (Max. 5MB).
• Currently enrolled with at least two years undergraduate studies completed, or recently graduated (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) in one or more of the following disciplines: Political Science, International Relations, International Development/Cooperation, Development Economics, Public Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or other relevant fields (ODA-related preferred);
• University course attendance in the past 12 months;
• Strong Korean and English writing skills;
• Social media content creating skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook);
• Experience in an UN-related internship or in fundraising;
• Experience in organizing offline campaigns or events;
• Working knowledge of a second UN language would be an asset.

Required soft skills/WFP Competencies

Ability to work in a team setting that has direct contact with multinational counterparts

Ability to plan and organize work efficiently

Resourcefulness, action-oriented, maturity, tact, advocacy skills

Working Languages

Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) and Korean is required.

Supervision

Under the direct supervision of team head of the unit, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.

Training components

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

Learning Elements

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:

Understand WFP and UN system

Understand the role of WFP Korea office in the whole WFP system

Learn practical skills in Communications such as promoting WFP in the Republic of Korea.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• VA Reference no: 828062
• Closing Date: 16 July 2023 at 11:59pm Rome time

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
• Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED

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