United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is recruiting for the following position(s) in Nigeria:
Job Title: Communications Intern
Job ID: 24317
Location: ABUJA, NIGERIA
Type of Contract: Internship
Post Level: Intern
Languages Required: English
Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 30-Jul-2011
Duration of Initial Contract: 3 MONTHS
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the regular updating of the UNDP web site and intranet-in-a-box;
• Assist in MDGs advocacy and awareness of the UNDP mandate, mission and purpose;
• Assist in the dissemination of advocacy materials including the Human Development Report and other UN/UNDP publications;
• Assist, in coordination with the Communication Specialist, the production of information materials for marketing/promotion of current programmes and projects;
• Organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launchings, etc. and provision of logistical support to the events;
• Assist in the establishment of an electronic photo library;
• Other relevant tasks as may be assigned by the Communications Specialist and other appropriate senior management staff of the country office.
Education:
A first university degree with firm offer of admission to, or completion of first year master's course work in Journalism, publishing, communication and media or related fields
Experience:
• Previous work experience in mass media and communications units in related institutions and organizations;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc);
• Ability to draft reports, organize and coordinate events.
Language Requirements:
Fluency (both written and spoken) in English.
Application Deadline: 19 July 2011.
For more information and application: UNDP Jobs (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=24317)
It is advisable to submit your application before the deadline. If you need further information, please post below. Good luck!