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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources. They are seeking a Media and Advocacy Intern to assist with communications campaigns, media monitoring, and the organization of press conferences on priority development issues.


Responsibilities

  • Tracking, researching and analyzing information on assigned topics, gathering information from diverse sources and helping assess news value and other potential impacts
  • Assisting with the implementation of communications campaigns; identifying and proposing information opportunities, activities and approaches
  • Assisting with the organization of press conferences for communications campaigns on priority development issues
  • Media monitoring and preparing news compilations on priority development themes
  • Maintaining and updating media and subscription mailing lists
  • Any other assigned tasks as required

Skills

  • Be enrolled in a graduate school Programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree Programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
  • Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation
  • Solid writing and editing skills
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Attention to detail is crucial
  • Responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic
  • Interest in global issues and the United Nations
  • Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities

Company Overview

  • The United Nations Development Programme works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Amman , JO, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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