Communications Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Office for North Africa, based in Rabat, Morocco, serves seven member states. Its mandate is to foster structural transformation and balanced development through sound macroeconomic policies, regional integration, and climate change resilience, with a focus on inclusive growth for middle-income countries.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to support the ECA Office for North Africa in its mission to deliver impactful ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa. The intern will contribute to the office's strategic objectives by assisting with communication activities, research, media monitoring, event coverage, content creation, and translation. This role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in international development communications within the context of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063, focusing on sub-regional development priorities and inclusive growth.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the Communication Officer with various tasks, including media and communications preparations and research for events. Responsibilities include monitoring local and international media reports, drafting coverage reports, and assisting with event coverage through note-taking, press releases, and social media updates. The intern will also help design visuals such as posters and postcards, create social media content, handle media inquiries, and assist with translation of media content. Ad-hoc activities as instructed by the Communication Officer are also part of the role.

Work Experience

Internships with the United Nations do not require prior work experience. Candidates are assessed based on their academic enrollment and relevant skills.

Skills

Media monitoring and reporting, event preparation and coverage, content creation (written and visual), social media management, translation, research, communication support, knowledge of North African context.

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