UNHCR Communications Intern Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
UNHCR Uganda looking for “Communications Intern”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before July 17, 2023.
The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband.
UNHCR Communications Intern Jobs 2023
The UNHCR has published a job vacancy announcement on July 10, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Communications Intern to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |
| Position | Communications Intern |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two years |
| Application Deadline | July 17, 2023 |
UNHCR Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and responsibilities of the Communications Intern
- The Communications Intern will support the communications team to conduct research and identify where to get the best content to lead the narrative about refugees, generate empathy and mobilize action. Additionally, she/he will manage the organization’s social media platforms. This will involve addressing inquiries and ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
- The Communications Intern will actively contribute to content gathering missions by capturing videos and photographs. She/he will work with the Communications team to edit and produce compelling videos and photos for dissemination on various social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
- The Communications Intern will play a key role in monitoring the progress of UNHCR content publication on key events and activities on all media platforms. They will assist in ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of important information related to key events and activities.
- The Communications Intern will closely work with the Communications focal person to develop innovative and impactful visibility concepts for UNHCR and its donors. This will involve creating visually appealing materials such as banners, posters, brochures, and other visual aids to effectively communicate UNHCR’s activities.
Position in Organization:
- Full time
- Posted Today
- job requisition id: JR2322590
Qualification:
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO; and
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.
- Desirable qualifications and skills
- Content creation: The intern should possess skills in capturing videos and photographs to contribute to content gathering missions. They should be able to work collaboratively with the Communications team to edit and produce compelling visual content for dissemination on social media platforms.
- Social media management: The intern should be proficient in managing social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. This involves not only posting content but also addressing inquiries and ensuring timely and accurate responses to maintain engagement with the audience.
NOTE: An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
- Research skills: The intern should have the ability to conduct research and identify relevant sources for obtaining content that effectively leads the narrative on refugees, generates empathy, and mobilizes action. This includes finding credible information and sources related to forced displacement
- The intern should possess strong writing skills to effectively convey messages, create engaging content, and tell compelling stories. This includes the ability to write clear, concise, and impactful captions, posts, and articles for social media platforms and other communication materials.
- Videography: The intern should have basic knowledge and skills in videography to capture high-quality videos. This includes understanding framing, composition, lighting, and audio recording techniques. Proficiency in editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut and Canva to produce professional-looking videos/graphics is an advantage.
How to Apply UNHCR Communications Intern Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Communications-Intern_JR2322590?locationCountry=db69e6f2446c11de98360015c5e6daf6
The Closing Date: July 17, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | unhcr.org |
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