Communications Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Secretariat, specifically the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, seeks a Communications Intern for a 6-month duration. This role supports the HR Management Section (HRMS) in enhancing internal communications and staff engagement across the organization.

Job Purpose

The Communications Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the HR Management Section's internal communication efforts at the UN ECA in Addis Ababa. The purpose of this internship is to gain practical experience in designing, developing, and disseminating communication materials that inform and engage staff. The intern will contribute to adapting global HR messages, promoting HR initiatives, and improving overall staff communication, thereby supporting the HRMS mandate and fostering a more connected and informed workforce within the ECA.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing and disseminating internal communication materials, including announcements, digital flyers, and intranet updates. Support the promotion of events, trainings, and HR campaigns organized by HRMS. Contribute to introducing new staff members through internal communication channels. Adapt and disseminate global HR messages for ECA staff, ensuring brand guideline alignment. Monitor staff engagement with communications and propose improvements. Research and suggest creative approaches to enhance internal communications. Assist with content formatting, basic visual design, and media creation using available tools.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is explicitly required, but practical experience in communication, graphic design, and content creation is considered desirable. The role is an internship, focusing on developing skills and gaining experience within the UN Secretariat.

Skills

Internal communications, graphic design, content creation, content formatting, visual design, media creation, research, staff engagement monitoring, adaptation of messages, dissemination of information.

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