In Person: Communications Intern to Support The

5 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Full time

**Job Identification**
- 20247

**Locations**
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates**Posting Date**
- 08/27/2024, 07:49 AM
- 09/09/2024, 07:49 AM

**Job Schedule**
- Full time

**Agency**
- UNDP

**Grade**
- IN

**Vacancy Type**
- Internship Programme

**Practice Area**
- Economics

**Bureau**
- Regional Bureau for Arab States

**Contract Duration**
- 3 months

**Education & Work Experience**
- Bachelor's Degree

**Required Languages**
- Fluency in Arabic and English (both oral and written) is required

**Desired Languages**
- French language skills would be an asset but not necessary for the assignment

**Vacancy Timeline**
- 2 Weeks

**Background**

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and **inspiring stories.**

The Knowledge Project is a joint initiative between UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) established in 2008. It aims to promote knowledge societies and policies as transformational means to achieving sustainable development in the Arab States region and beyond. The project builds on the Arab Knowledge Reports, the Arab Knowledge Index, the knowledge4all portal, the Arab Reading Index, the KnowTalks series, the Future of Knowledge Foresight Report series and the Global Knowledge Index (GKI). Moreover, the project has recently launched an ambitious initiative to develop the skills of citizens in the Arab States region.

In 2024, the Knowledge Project has a multifaceted work plan aimed at advancing its mission on multiple fronts. It is set to produce GKI 2024 through a data update. Through the FutureSkills4All initiative, the project is committed to reskilling and upskilling 6,000 learners, empowering them with essential skills for the future. Additionally, the project is set to organize the Knowledge Summit and host a series of engaging KnowTalks events, providing platforms for thought leaders to discuss critical topics and disseminate valuable insights.

In addition to these efforts, the Knowledge Project will implement a robust outreach and dissemination strategy to maximize the impact of its project outputs, ensuring that its valuable resources reach a diverse and global audience.

Accordingly, the Project is seeking the services of a Communications Intern whose duties will include assisting in creating appealing social media posts, visuals, infographics and videos, managing social media accounts, and monitoring the reporting system of the portal.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

The intern will be based in Dubai, UAE office. Responsibilities may include but will not be limited to the following:

- Assist in managing social media accounts and creating appealing posts, visuals, infographics and videos in Arabic and English;
- Assist in the implementation of a social media strategy to support the Knowledge Project’s communications objectives;
- Assist in creating and managing social media ads on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn;
- Be across trends in the social media space, review best practices and make recommendations on how to improve the project’s online presence;
- Assist in monitoring the reporting and analysis system of the portal, social and digital marketing such as Google Analytics and social media reporting tools;
- Perform any other substantive task that might be requested by the Project.

**Competencies**

**Functional Competencies**:

- Strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Keen attention to detail;
- Proven record of interest and work in the development field;
- Excellent analytical and research skills;
- Research experience;
- Interest in the Arab States region and possibly some background in researching the region;
**Professionalism**:

- Ability to negotiate and to influence others to reach agreement;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Shows pride in work and in achievement;
- Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
- Remains calm in stressful situations;
- Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
- Takes responsibility for incorporating the perspective of youth and ensuring the equal participation of young people as in al



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