Internship – Communications
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The deadline to apply for this post is May 16, 2023.
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. On average, WFP reaches more than 90 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. About 13,500 people work for the organization, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor.
WFP is part of the United Nations system. The intern will work in the Regional Bureau of World Food Programme located in Panama. Internships with WFP provide an opportunity for the students to gain experience of the United Nations and more particularly of the World Food Programme. It also provides an opportunity for students to gain valuable experience working in an international professional environment and provides exposure to a truly global humanitarian organisation.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
You will support the unit with general tasks that include:
1. Produce graphic materials for the activities in Administration and Finance Unit.
2. Produce and edit photographic/video material.
3. Produce the graphic design of brochures, reports, and other documentation.
4. Assist in the planning and execution of the Finance and Administration Unit communication campaigns.
5. Produce stories on the activities carried by Finance and Administration in RBP.
6. Assist in the production of the Finance and Administration Unit weekly newsletter.
7. Disseminate contents related to the referred areas throughout the Country Offices of the region.
8. Perform other related duties as required, depending on the knowledge and training received.
9. Liaise with Corporate WFP Communications for internal and external communication needs to ensure alignment with corporate communication best practices.
10. Prepare scripts, messages/key messaging, speeches, presentation slides and other communications material to assist management with internal and external meetings, secure buy in and to ensure concise, strategic, and accurate messaging is aligned with Finance and Administration rules when appropriate.
11. Ensure all-inclusive and engaging approach and communications best practices and regional lessons learned are utilized.
12. Successfully onboard, manage and build the capacity of a Communications intern to support in the above listed activities & deliverables.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
As Communications Intern, you will be under the overall supervision of the Head of Finance and Administration Unit. You will support the communications strategy and activities for the Finance and Administration areas at the Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (RBP), focusing on highlight the main achievements at regional and corporate level
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education: You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme from a recognized university in one of the following areas: Communications, Design, and other related areas.
Experience: The intern must have attended courses in the last 12 months and have completed at least two years undergraduate studies. Recently graduates (6 months after graduation).
Knowledge & Skills: Professionalism: Ability to undertake coordination of specific activities, interpret/analyze a wide variety of data, and identify/resolve data/information discrepancies.
- Planning and Organizing:
- Ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.
- Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new trends in international development and public information fields.
- Technological Awareness: Proficiency in various MS Office and in the Adobe package: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere.
- Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written communication).
OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED
· Creative and proactive.
· Able to take initiative and work independently.
· Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
· Ability to work in a team, creating a positive environment.
· Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
· Excellent organizational, inter-personal, communication and administrative skills.
· Excellent writing and editing skills.
· Ability to edit videos for social media and light edit photos.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings.
In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes a panel interview.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Number of openings: 1
Duration: 8 months
Duty Station: Panama city, Panama
Type of contract: Intern
The Intern will receive a monthly stipend from WFP which is the equivalent of 14% of the daily subsistence allowance prevailing in Panama City for each day worked, but no to exceed US$ 966 per month.
The internship is normally on a full-time basis in accordance with the working schedule of the WFP office.
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
