Youth and Communication Intern, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Organizational Context

UNFPA is the lead UN agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health, aiming to fulfill every young person's potential. This role is based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, supporting UNFPA's mission to expand choices and possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. The intern will contribute to UNFPA's strategic plan focused on ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet need for family planning, and gender-based violence.

Job Purpose

The Youth and Communication Intern will support the planning, coordination, and implementation of youth-focused programs, trainings, and campaigns. This role is crucial for enhancing UNFPA Uzbekistan's communication and outreach efforts, particularly through social media content creation and event promotion. The intern will contribute to developing various program documents, including training materials and reports, and assist in organizing capacity-building activities. By documenting lessons learned and success stories, the intern will play a key role in showcasing UNFPA's impact and supporting its organizational objectives in promoting youth potential and well-being.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the planning, coordination, and implementation of youth-focused programs, trainings, campaigns, and events. Responsibilities include contributing to the development of training materials, presentations, reports, and concept notes. The role involves assisting in the organization of meetings, workshops, and capacity-building activities, including logistical and administrative arrangements. Communication and outreach support for UNFPA Uzbekistan is a key duty, encompassing social media content creation, event promotion, and visibility initiatives in Uzbek, Russian, and English. The intern will prepare communication materials, document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices, and participate in UNFPA trainings and meetings. A final internship report summarizing tasks and learning outcomes is also required.

Work Experience

Applicants for the Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, prior experience, including internships or volunteering, will be considered an asset.

Skills

Proficiency in standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite) and Canva is required. Strong communication, research, analytical, and writing skills are essential. The intern should possess a keen interest in UNFPA's work and the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Fluency in English (intermediate/upper-intermediate) and full working proficiency in Russian and Uzbek are necessary.

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