At UNICEF, our primary aim is to champion the rights of every child, globally. We place special emphasis on reaching the most disadvantaged and marginalized children and families. In Lao PDR, our collaboration with government and civil society organizations focuses on ensuring that child rights, as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, are realized, thereby contributing to the country’s broader development goals.
How can you make a difference?
The Communication Intern will support the Communication team in various facets, playing a key role in the dissemination of information and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. This position is pivotal in enhancing our communication strategies, ensuring that our efforts in advocating for children’s rights are effectively communicated and reach a broad audience.
Description of Duties:
Assist in monitoring press coverage of UNICEF in Lao PDR, and compile web/press clippings and links.
Send daily media updates.
Assist with translation of communication assets such as press releases and social media posts.
Manage and organize the photo and video library, ensuring that all materials are catalogued and easily accessible for various communication needs.
Provide logistical support for communications activities, including coordinating bookings and managing schedules.
Support the planning and execution of events, including coordination with vendors, preparing event materials, and assisting with on-site logistics.
Support with the management and distribution of visibility materials.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of communication strategies and plans.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the communications team.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education: Undertaking a degree in a relevant area, e.g., communications, economics, social science, public administration, and any other Discipline relevant to the position.
Language Requirements: Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, - Working Knowledge AND - Laotian (Mandatory), Level – Fluent
Desirables:
Familiar with and understand Lao national and/or economic development issues
Familiar with multi-culture environment would be an asset
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Advertised: SE Asia Standard Time Deadline: SE Asia Standard Time
About the Organization
UNICEF is out to change the world for children vaccination by vaccination, blanket by blanket, biscuit by biscuit, book by book. In most of America, these things are considered completely ordinary. But in many parts of the developing world, they can save a child's life.
UNICEF is unique among world organizations and unique among those working with young people. As a global movement, we use our authority to influence decision makers and diverse partners to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. In 155 countries and territories, UNICEF's field staff uses hard-won expertise to meet the challenges facing children and those who care for them.
Our history has given us a profound understanding of development and the importance of child health, education, equality and protection in advancing humanity. All that we do helps children realize their full potential.
In support of UNICEF's work, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF focuses on five major priorities: education, emergencies, HIV/AIDS, immunization and malnutrition.
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