Internship - Youth Of United Nations - Yuna Member, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Closing date: Friday, 13 March 2015

INTERNSHIP WITH YOUTH OF UNITED NATIONS - YUNA MEMBER

Location : Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA

Application Deadline : 13-Mar-15

Type of Contract : Internship

Post Level : Intern

Languages Required : English

Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 months

Background

Tanzania is since 2007 piloting the UN Delivering as One reform initiative - also known as the One UN. The overall purpose of this reform is to unify and align in order to more efficiently and effectively deliver results in support of national priorities. Working as one, the UN can have a far greater impact on the development and humanitarian challenges that face the country, avoiding the fragmentation and duplication of efforts seen in the past. By combining the skills and resources of UN Agencies active across the country, the UN can complement the efforts of the Government, civil society, private sector and other development partners by providing policy advice and technical assistance to Tanzania.

The vision of 'Delivering as One' in Tanzania is therefore about being a more effective partner for Government; focusing on the UN's comparative advantage; being strategic about the development areas where the UN prioritizes support; and continuing to support Government on humanitarian issues. In July 2011, the UN in Tanzania entered a new phase of programming, operating under a single business plan, the UN Development Assistance Plan (UNDAP) 2011-2015. The Plan, the first of its kind in the history of the UN System, captures the entire range of activities supported by the UN system in Tanzania, across ten sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Resident Coordinator's Team leader and the overall guidance of the UN Resident Coordinator, the intern would provide support DaO coordination in the areas communications. The intern office will be located at RCO - Communication Specialist Office.

Communications

• Develop a Social Media strategy and annual work plans for the UN Tanzania and maintain the One UN Social Media - Facebook and Twitter, by increasing number of visitors and constructive interactions, focusing on Tanzanian youth;
• Produce specific content for the UN Tanzania's social media platforms (e.g. blogs, photo competitions, videos), in the context of specific campaigns or key events (e.g. UN Day, Human Rights Day);
• Support the development of e-newsletters, articles, and help organize events;
• Set up monitoring tools to assess traffic generated to UN Tanzania's social media platforms and how this translates in action from the users;
• Support moderation of UN Tanzania's social media platforms;
• Provide reports to the Communication specialist on amount and quality of reports generated on the social media platforms and provide recommendations on what can be done to improve UN Tanzania's presence on social media / Prepare social media monthly and weekly reports for RCO;
• Keep track of initiatives on other UN agencies' and NGO websites that can be relevant to our work;
• Attend communications working group meetings - UNCG and provide administrative support;
• Assist in organizations of media events and management of website;
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

• Good knowledge and understanding social media trends
• Good communications skills
• Good organization and experience with event management and media relations
• Ability to perform multiple tasks without compromising quality.
• Interpersonal skills, team spirit and positive working relationships.
• Good writing, editing and presentation skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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