Position: Social Media Intern -UNICEF (Deadline July 2024)

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Job Title: Social Media Intern, Health Director’s Office, Programme Group
Location: New York HQ, United States
Duration: 21 weeks
Position Type: Internship

Role Overview

Under the primary supervision of the Senior Advisor Partnerships, the Social Media Intern will support the Global Health Team in developing and implementing an integrated social media communication strategy and related content. This role is crucial in promoting UNICEF’s global health priorities and ensuring that our social media presence effectively supports our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation and Management:
  • Plan, create, and curate social media content daily.
  • Maintain and update weekly editorial calendars.
  • Collect and collate multimedia information from various departments.
  • Create visuals, quote cards, and other materials using online tools such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop.
  • Draft and post content for Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Monitor social media trends and suggest retweets/reposts from partners.
• Event and Media Coverage:
  • Attend press conferences and events to gather quotes, photos, and videos for social media posts.
  • Support special events as needed.
• Research and Strategy:
  • Research trends and latest social media developments related to child, adolescent, and maternal health.
  • Research iconography and concepts for campaigns.
  • Assist in responding to day-to-day requests for social media content.
• Community Engagement:
  • Monitor social media accounts for follower comments and questions.
  • Provide responses to inquiries and engage with the community.

Qualifications

Education:

• Enrolled in or completed within the past 2 years a graduate program (second university degree or equivalent) or final year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) in Public Health, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its ideals.
• Ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

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Benefits to Intern

• Gain insight into UNICEF’s Global Health Programme 2022-25 and its global communication and advocacy efforts.
• Receive a stipend in accordance with UNICEF’s guidelines.
• Develop skills in social media management and global health communication.

Application Requirements

• Letter of verification from your college or university confirming current enrollment and expected graduation date.
• Copy of your most recent official transcript showing excellent academic performance.
• Copy of Identification Card (ID).
• One letter of signed recommendation on letterhead or from a professional email address.
• Certification of health insurance coverage for the full duration of the internship.

UNICEF’s Core Values

• Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

UNICEF Competencies

1. Builds and maintains partnerships
2. Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
3. Drives to achieve results for impact
4. Innovates and embraces change
5. Manages ambiguity and complexity
6. Thinks and acts strategically
7. Works collaboratively with others

Diversity and Inclusion

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the diversity of the children we serve. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including women and people with different abilities.

Additional Information

• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance and visa requirements.
• Selected candidates may need to meet additional inoculation requirements.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: July 17, 2024

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