Location :Madrid, SPAIN
Type of Contract :Internship
Post Level :Intern
Languages Required :English Spanish
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
20-May-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :3 months (renewable up to 6 months)
Expected Duration of Assignment :3 months
Background
In December 2006, UNDP and the Government of Spain signed a major agreement to programme €528 million through the UN development system towards key MDG and related development goals. The MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F) seeks to accelerate progress towards attainment of the MDGs in participating countries by supporting policies that promise high impact, scaling-up of successful models, and innovations in development practice. The Fund operates through UN Country Teams and actively strives to strengthen inter-agency coherence and effectiveness. Detailed information may be obtained at: www.mdgfund.org
Duties and Responsibilities
- The purpose of this intern ship is to support the MDG-F Secretariat in its communication strategy & activities in Spain in order to disseminate publicly its final results and lessons learned.
- The required tasks to be performed to support the Spain’s Communications consultant include:
- Produce written content for press releases, media content, reports and brochures.
- Edit social media content as Facebook and Twitter.
- Support in media relations and events management.
Competencies
Creativity
Results-oriented
Team Work
Required Skills and Experience
Eligibility
- Enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship (if a candidate is graduating before the internship period begins, they are no longer eligible); or
- Have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages;
- Not to have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship.
Experience:
Computer literate in standard software applications
Language:
Proficiency in Spanish and English.
Excellent writing skills.
Important information:
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.
UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship.
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
Documents to be included in the application (only 1 file can be uploaded):
The following 7 documents should be merged in a standalone file including all of them, since the online application submission does only permit to upload one file per application. Incomplete submission can be a ground for disqualification.
Duly completed “UNDP internship application form”;
http://www.undp-act.org/data/articles/undp_internship_application_form_2008.doc
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/jobs/internships/
A copy of his/her most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
An official letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
A letter of endorsement from a senior faculty member who has directly supervised the student in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with the student's performance; and
A brief paper setting out the reasons why he/she is seeking an internship with UNDP and what is expected from the experience.
A copy of the passport and the applicable visa
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1367374634252
Closing Date: Tuesday, 07 May 2013
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