Digital Communications and Knowledge Management

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Development Programme Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

UNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help build a better life. In November 1964, an agreement was signed between the Government of Kenya and the UN System. UNDP was at the time known as the Technical Assistance Board (TAB). The Resident Representative of TAB Mr. B Chidzero signed on behalf of other agencies for the commencement of operations in Kenya.

JOB SUMMARY

Required Skills and ExperienceApplicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree.Be enrolled in a graduate school programme.Have graduated with a university degree or diploma and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.In addition:The university must be accredited.The applicant must be specializing in Media and/or Communications and/or Journalism and/or Knowledge management.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).Experience in the development of quality communication products for external influencing.Fluency in English is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary of Key Functions:Under the overall guidance of the Head of Communications the intern is expected to undertake the following tasks:Support the implementation of the UNDP Kenya Partnership and Communications Action Plan as well as the Communications Strategy by curating, producing, and presenting stories, images and videos on related activities and relevant development stories.Draft media content, including but not limited to, blogs, articles, social media assets (posters, GIFS, captions) etc.Support development and dissemination of newsletters.Support documentation of field activities through photography and/or videography.Document lessons learnt and produce relevant knowledge products for dissemination.Support the implementation of the UNDP Kenya influencing calendar of activities.Curate social media content in line with UNDP Kenya activities, monitor and track engagement.Participate in capacity building activities.Provide support and assist with other related tasks as needed. OutputsEffective support for management of communication platforms including website and social media channels.Effective support in organising and undertaking media communications' capacity building and liaison activitiesEffective support in development and dissemination of knowledge management productsEffective support in enhancing media visibility for the UNDP Kenya Country Office activitiesCompetenciesCorporate Competencies:Treats all people fairlyUpholds the United Nations valuesFunctional Competencies:Experience in digital media and communicationsExperience creating digital content and/or managing different media platformsExperience with photo and video editing desirableProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Proficiency in desktop publishing software (Photoshop/ Adobe Illustrator) is a plusExcellent critical reasoning, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in English and Kiswahili - written and spoken is requiredDevelopment and Operational Effectiveness:Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.Flexible and adaptable to dynamic work environmentsHigh degree of self-motivation and initiative.Willingness to learn and apply new analytical approaches.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Written communication, Digital content development and editing (social media, blogs, etc.), Creativity, Documentation and record keeping

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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