UNICEF Internship 2024; Stipend Rs.33,400 / Month: Apply Now!

UNICEF is inviting applications for the post of Media Engagement Intern for the year 2024. Here is everything that you need to know about this UNICEF Internship!

About UNICEF

Promoting the rights of every child, everywhere, is UNICEF’s primary goal in all of its endeavors, including campaigns, initiatives, and day-to-day operations. UNICEF puts its commitment to children’s rights into practice by focusing on the most marginalized and underprivileged children and families.

In order to save children’s lives, uphold their rights, and enable them to reach their full potential, UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) operates in eight nations: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In an effort to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals and advance the cause, UNICEF South Asia is currently putting the organization’s new 2022–2025 Strategic Plan into action.

Roles & Responsibilities

Contribute to the creation of talking points, Q&A sessions, human interest stories, press releases, news notes, and other media items.
Assistance with media monitoring so that press release results may be tracked.
Offer evidence in favor of media trends analysis.
Combine pertinent information into briefing notes, for instance.
Studies on child-related topics relevant to the area.
Examine potential media coverage for the Country Offices and/or Regional Offices.
Stay up to date on any breaking child-related news.
Additional duties as required, such as research, projects for the Regional Office or Country Office, and assistance with internal processes.
Contribute to the creation of relevant media strategies, campaigns, and advocacy plans in order to advance UNICEF’s regional advocacy objectives, which include nutrition, education, and climate change.

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Qualifications

At least eighteen years old, enrolled in, or having recently graduated from, an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program in journalism, communication, or a similar discipline.
Experience in journalism, communication, or a related field
Outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by documents from the university or other institution.
Outstanding written and spoken English abilities.
Outstanding editing and copywriting abilities.
Ability to write press releases, media messages, and other media goods.
Understanding of the South Asian media environment.
An advantage is shown experience working as a journalist through internships at media companies.
Expertise and originality in copywriting and content production
Working in an emergency and developing environment is advantageous.
It is also advantageous to have knowledge of public policy, international development, humanitarian issues, and children’s rights.
Knowledgeable about using social networking sites.
Strong analytical and research skills, particularly the capacity to condense long and frequently difficult information into succinct summaries.
Ability to be flexible in day-to-day job and adjust to changing situations.
The capacity to operate autonomously under pressure and in a variety of settings.
Familiarity with the common Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and sharing tools like SharePoint
There are no parents, siblings, brothers, or sisters who work for UNICEF directly, nor are there any other relatives in the chain of command that the intern will answer to.