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UNDP Internship Vacancy, Digital Communication / Fundraising in New York. Apply Today!

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UNDP Internship Vacancy, Digital Communication / Fundraising in New York. Apply Today!

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Internship Details

Position(s): Digital communication/ Fundraising intern – In-Person
Organization: UNDP
Location: New York
Type of Contract : Internship
Deadline: Dec 9, 2024

About the Internship

UNDP Internship Vacancy, Digital communication/ Fundraising in New York. The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for positioning UNDP as the world’s leading global development agency, promoting its global authority and thought leadership on sustainable development and the interconnected issues of poverty, inequality, and climate change. The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy is positioned around three service lines; Public Partnership; Advocacy, Marketing and Communications; and Private and Finance Partners, all working in close collaboration and coordination under the guidance of the Directorate and with the support of the Management Support Unit and Strategic Analysis and Engagement team.

The Innovative Digital Partnerships (IDP) Unit within the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) of UNDP is pleased to announce the creation of multiple internship opportunities to support the new and ongoing activities related to partnership with Samsung Mobile. Since 2019, Samsung and The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have been collaborating on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Samsung Global Goals app and the Generation17 initiative. BERA is looking for a reliable, motivated student or recent graduate to join our team in the near term, who is available to work approximately 20 hours per week for the next 8-10 weeks.

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The intern must be a resourceful self-starter who thrives in a rapidly evolving context and will be able to work effectively in a demanding work environment. He/she will possess excellent attention to detail, follow through, and demonstrate advanced writing skills. Candidates with a strong interest and/or experience in communication, and who have advanced communication skills in Spanish, and/or French are preferred.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the announcement of the new Generation17 cohort, including data organization, content development, and creation of suggested social media content.
Develop content in English and translate it into French and Spanish as needed.
Collaborate with the Youth Engagement Coordinator to create the monthly Opportunities Digest for the young leaders.
Work closely with the Youth Engagement Coordinator to identify engagement opportunities for Generation17 young leaders.
Support updates to website content related to Generation17.
Contribute to social media content development and provide off – site support for video production and social media teams.
Plan and coordinate alongside the team the content creation for the 2025 edition of the Samsung Global Goals app, ensuring relevance and engagement.
Develop copy and visual materials for #Generation17 initiatives and upcoming crowdfunding campaigns.
Provide support as needed for crisis-related crowdfunding efforts and impact giving website updates and copy editing.
Edit, review and refine proposal decks to ensure clarity and alignment with program goals.
Support with blogs and communication content, when needed.

Requirements

Education:

Applicants to UNDP internships must at the time of application meet one of the following academic requirements:

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Be enrolled in any relevant graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) to fit the position;
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
A Certification must be obtained from school regarding status of enrollment or graduation.
Must have work authorization permit.

Experience:

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, however, candidates with the following skills are encouraged to apply: