UNFPA Program and Communication Assistant Intern

Diversity Inclusion Intern_UN Diversity Internship Programme, Chisinau, Moldova (for Moldova nationals/residents only)

Title of the position:  Program and Communication Assistant Intern

Branch / Section / Project / Program: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Contract type: Internship

Reports to: Communication Analyst

Duration and Period of Internship: up to 5 months

Weekly workload (hours/week): up to 15 hours per week (3 days), with flexible arrangements 

 Background 

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2025 focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. In the Republic of Moldova, UNFPA is implementing its fourth Country Programme for 2023-2027, which is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023 – 2027 for the Republic of Moldova. We work with government institutions, donors, civil society organizations, the private sector, communities, and individuals to make this possible and bring positive changes in the lives of people.

The announced internship position comes as a measure to enable people belonging to groups vulnerable to discrimination to get the necessary skills to further defend and promote their own rights.

Key responsibilities 

Event management and logistic support activities for program and communication work, to support the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Moldova to deliver high-quality  events, donor visits, and meetings with partners. The intern will be engaged in meetings, assigned to develop minutes, travel to UNFPA side projects,  follow-up with partners, and other similar tasks.

General assistance

Provide logistical and technical support to UNFPA  portfolios and projects regarding planning and organization of events, ensuring the record of participants at these events, follow- up calls,   materials, developing minutes, collecting info for mass-media reports, organizing photos, arrange banners, and perform  similar tasks;

Program communication assistance and event management 

• Participate in  communication meetings organized every 2 weeks and record the minutes
• Provide logistical support to the organization of UNFPA public and media events as per the Calendar of events of UNFPA Moldova
• Travel to the side projects implemented by UNFPA development and humanitarian portfolios to assist the program leads with required support (take photos, quotes etc)
• Do the media monitoring reports after events are organized
• Ensure the follow-up with participants (call and confirm attendance, register the lists)
• Provide support with IPs, vendors and logistics companies as per the supervisor’s request; 
• Support in the daily management of UNFPA Moldova’s social media engagement channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, as necessary, including drafting of posts
• Provides other program assistance and communications-related support as required. 

Eligibility requirements

Being enrolled at a university, college or in vocational, educational and training school studies in international relations, sociology, psychology, communication, journalism, social policies or any other relevant area 

or 

Completion of secondary education

Motivation, willing to learn and to get involved in the activities.

Minimum qualifications / skills 

• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills;
• Basic knowledge and understanding of project management and communication for social impact
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people;
• Comfortable talking with and interacting with others;
• Languages: Fluency in Romanian, both oral and written. Fluency in Russian/ English - would be an asset. Knowledge of one or more other languages relevant for Moldova, including Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Romani, Ukrainian or sign language, is an asset.

Core Competencies

• Proven commitment to the core values of the United Nations; in particular, is respectful of differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, sexual orientation, or other status;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for the quality of the outcome of his/her decisions.
• Creative, open-minded and willing to perform the required tasks for own professional development. 

Who can apply for the internship? 

This internship position seeks to target persons belonging to marginalized groups, who are underrepresented at the national labor market and particularly: women and men with diverse gender identities, persons with disabilities, people living with HIV, LGBTQI people, ethno-linguistic, cultural and religious minorities, refugees, migrants, other marginalized groups. 

Note: The intern will be provided with a fully equipped workplace.

Financial Aspects:

Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The stipend is based on the intern’s agreed place of work, which may be different from the duty station of the hiring office in cases of remote arrangements.

In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

HOW YOU CAN APPLY:

To apply on-line for this position and read more detailed information, please visit:

https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2003/job/19029

Applications for this position must be received by 14 July 2024, 17.00 ET

The interested candidates shall submit the following package of documents (enclose in the attachment section of the application)

• Letter of motivation
• 1-2 recommendation letters (from the supervisor, teacher, colleagues or any other person who can describe your competencies)
• Information on the additional needs the person might have, such as accommodation, transportation, or food.
• Information on the special needs the person might have, such as reasonable accommodation at the workplace or any other specific needs.