Communications and Reporting Intern

UNOPS is expanding its operational support in South Asia and has established the Nepal Operations Hub (NPOH) in January 2018, overseeing the development and implementation of projects in 7 countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). UNOPS' activities in South Asia grew considerably over the past 4 years, especially in response to the 2015 Nepal earthquakes and the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh. The hub portfolio also includes government capacity building projects and infrastructure delivery.

The learning opportunities of the internship are:

-          Understanding of communication and reporting requirements for international development projects, more specifically the usage of logical frameworks, M&E plans, communication plans, factsheets and dashboards.

-          Exposure to UNOPS Nepal’s innovative approach to digital monitoring through the FieldSight app and data visualisation initiatives.

-          Introduction to the UN and UNOPS brands, including training on brand guardianship and participation in UN coordination mechanisms for communication and reporting.

-          Exposure to the Nepal context, including field visits to UNOPS project sites.

-          Mandatory training for all UNOPS personnel on the UN system, human rights, field security, cybersecurity, gender mainstreaming, prevention of sexual harassment and HIV/AIDS issues (including certification).

The Intern shall assist the Head of Project Management Office in the following duties and responsibilities:

Reporting

●        Assist Project Managers with the timely delivery of progress reports to donors and project partners in compliance with legal requirements;

Communication

●        Maintenance of the NPOH Communication Plan;

●        Assist in development of media materials relevant to NPOH’s business plan;

●        Support the production of project factsheets and other visibility materials, and preparation and timely distribution of press releases when required;

Visibility and branding

●        Assist in a ‘brand guardian’ role by supporting development and editorial oversight of all public materials, including the website, presentations, proposals and reports;

●        Participate in the production of social media content (pictures, testimonies, videos etc.)

●        Advise Project Managers on the production of visibility materials.

Events

●        Provide support to teams in event planning as well as outreach programmes.

Education

●        Bachelor University Degree is a minimum requirement. The incumbent should have graduated from such    studies within three years prior to the application date of the internship;

●        Enrollment in, or completion of Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Communication,                Journalism or in any other relevant area is preferred.

Internship-related experience

●        Previous experience in communication and/or reporting is desirable;

●        Competent in the use of all commonly used computer software, including MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS            Excel and Google Suite is desirable;

• Proficiency in verbal and written English is required

●        Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal;

●        Time management;

●        Attention to detail;

●        Creativity and innovation;

●        Organizational ability and quality orientation;

●        Teamwork skills;

●        Goal-oriented and driven;

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.