Intern -Communications

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women Sudan’s Strategic Note (SN) 2018-2023, aims "to consolidate efforts that contribute to gender equality and women’s empowerment in Sudan". Key strategies for the implementation of the country programme include capacity building, advocacy, gender mainstreaming, evidence, information and data collection and the use of media to highlight and inform the general population of Sudan. The SN outlines the overall strategy and plan of action for the UN Women Sudan Country Office (CO) for the years 2018-2023 and includes an Integrated Results and Resources (IRRF) which combines the DRF and OEEF, with expected results and targets/ indicators/ baselines.

We are seeking an intern or assistant to support our communications and advocacy efforts, with a specific focus on promoting the needs and rights of women with disabilities. The role will involve developing communication materials, identifying opportunities, and managing the dissemination of information, while ensuring an intersectional approach to advocacy

Duties and Responsibilities

Content Development:

• Assist in developing various communication materials, including briefing documents, and articles, ensuring that all materials are accessible and inclusive.

Social Media Management:

• Assist in managing social media platforms by creating content, scheduling posts, and engaging with followers to promote UN Women key messages.

Event Support:

• Help organize and publicize events, such as workshops, and UN international days (e.g., International Women's Day), in both online and offline formats.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to enhance outreach efforts, particularly in advocating for the inclusion and rights of women with disabilities.

Advocacy for Women with Disabilities:

• Support the development and implementation of programmes that highlight the specific needs and advocacy efforts for women with disabilities.

Intersectional Approach:

• Apply an intersectional lens to all communication and advocacy strategies, ensuring they consider various aspects of identity and experience, including but not limited to disability, gender, race, and socio-economic status.

Competencies

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

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Functional Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and compelling messages for different audiences.
• Knowledge and experience in managing social media platforms, including creating content, scheduling posts, and tracking engagement to build a strong online presence.
• Background in design using Adobe Suite and online programmes such as Canva.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, partners, and stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to different work environments and challenges.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications

Education:

• Education: In final year of bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum 6 months of experience in communications, journalism, marketing, advocacy, or related field preferably with international organizations/companies.

Language:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in Arabic and English are required.

Renumeration:

Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.

Application Information:

• All applicants must submit a completed and signed with their application.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, UN Women can ONLY contact successful candidates.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).  

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.  

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.  

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.  All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNWomen’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)