Intern - Public Information [temporary]

7 days ago


กรงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations Full time

The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs.

This position is located in the United Nation Resident Coordinator Office in Thailand. The internship is UNPAID and full-time for the duration of 3 months with an opportunity for extension up to six months if required by the office. Interns work five days per week (35 hours). This intern will report to the Communications & Advocacy Officer and will support the Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO).

The intern will gain first-hand experience with regard to the activities of the UN Country Team through the RCO team in public outreach, digital communications and advocacy, website management and visibility activities to enhance UN contributions and range of activities in Thailand.

**Responsibilities**:
Through multiple social media platforms in Thai and English, the incumbents will create and deliver compelling content to draw attention to the many facets of the UN’s work in Thailand, encouraging public support, participation, action, and engaged communities, focused on young people. Strong interest in social media projects, preferably with some experience in producing social media content writing and managing/moderating social media communities. Experience with large individual/influential social media profiles is desirable.

1. Generate innovative ideas and content to promote UN messages and issues on social media.
- Create social media friendly videos such as TikTok videos and Instagram reels, graphics, features, photo essays and other content for UN social media channels.
- Proofread, repackage, and optimise Thai and English language content from UN agencies, funds, and programmes or localize partners for digital distribution.
- Researching on best practices about the use of language, punctuation, grammar, and tone of voice that informs, delights, entertains, engage, and inspire social media audience by tracking popular topics.

2. Strategic insights and proactive optimization of strategies, content and channels
- Provide timely and strategic insights on content performance across various digital channels, and work with the respective teams to optimize content development and distribution processes.
- Advise on best PR practices and suggest the use of new social media features, trends and tools to optimize content performance.

3. Ongoing monitoring of and reporting on social media performance
- Proactively monitor and utilize digital analysis tools such as Facebook/Twitter/Instagram insights and Google Analytics to generate detailed monthly digital performance reports.

4. All other related duties as assigned.
- Support the RCO team other/ad hoc activities, including on technical, logístical, and administrative requirements as needed (e.g., planning meetings/workshops, event coordination, procurement, media).

Competencies
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

Education
(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Thai and English fluency in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing is required for the internship.

Assessment

Special Notice

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

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