Communications and Digital Outreach Intern

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Position Title: Communications and Digital Outreach Intern
Location: Bangkok
Country: Thailand
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is a vital intergovernmental platform established to promote cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in the Asia-Pacific region. ESCAP is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations, dedicated to addressing sustainable development challenges. The organization supports inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development by generating action-oriented knowledge and providing technical assistance and capacity-building services that align with national development objectives and regional agreements, particularly in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Job Overview:
This internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is located within the Communications and Knowledge Management Section (CKMS) of the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme Support (ODESPS). The intern will work under the supervision of the Chief of CKMS and Public Information Officers. The internship is designed to be full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week, and is unpaid, lasting a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting the CKMS team with various tasks related to strategic communications and digital outreach, aimed at enhancing the visibility of ESCAP's work among key stakeholders and the public. Responsibilities will vary based on the intern's background and the duration of the internship, allowing for a tailored experience that aligns with the intern's skills and interests.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern's duties may include, but are not limited to: drafting and editing content for public information materials such as press releases, newsletter articles, brochures, presentations, and feature stories; producing podcasts, social media posts, and multimedia content for ESCAP's social media channels; supporting the development and coordination of social media campaigns; creating multimedia materials for online and offline products, including infographics, social media cards, motion graphics, short videos, publication covers, branding templates, and event flyers; assisting with photography and video production, including event coverage, drafting scripts and storyboards, and post-production editing; managing the ESCAP multimedia database and audiovisual assets; organizing and executing ESCAP public events and commemorations; conducting background research for public information materials; assisting with the ESCAP Briefing Programme; and exploring and proposing new communications and digital outreach initiatives to enhance ESCAP's visibility.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). While professional work experience is not required for the UN Internship Programme, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Applicants should possess good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Office, as well as social media and multimedia production applications. The ability to draft feature stories, news articles, and/or social media posts is desirable, along with knowledge of Adobe Creative Studio, CapCut, and Canva.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes either being currently enrolled in or having completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or being enrolled in or having completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). This educational foundation is essential to ensure that the intern has the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to the CKMS team.

Experience:
While no professional work experience is required for this internship, applicants should have relevant academic experience or coursework that aligns with the responsibilities of the position. This could include experience in communications, public relations, digital media, or related fields, which would provide a solid foundation for the tasks expected of the intern.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship, as English is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of an additional official UN language, such as French, is considered an advantage and may enhance the intern's ability to contribute to the team's efforts.

Additional Notes:
This internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for their own costs and arrangements related to travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Thailand may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. It is important for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. Additionally, it is emphasized that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.