Communications and Advocacy Intern, Freetown, Sierra Leone, 6 months

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.

Job Purpose

The Communications and Advocacy Intern will provide crucial support to UNICEF's communication efforts in Freetown, Sierra Leone, for a period of six months. This role is designed to enhance the efficiency and timeliness of communication outputs by assisting with coordination, documentation, digital communication processes, multimedia organization, event support, and communication tracking systems. Working under the direct supervision of the Communication Officer (Advocacy) and the overall guidance of the Chief of Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships, the intern will play a key role in media monitoring, digital communication, multimedia content organization, and event documentation. The position offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in a dynamic international organization focused on child rights.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the coordination, documentation, digital communication processes, multimedia organization, event support, and communication tracking systems to improve efficiency and timely delivery of communication outputs. Key responsibilities include assisting with media monitoring and digital communication, ensuring organized and accessible communication and multimedia files, and contributing to the timely compilation of media monitoring reports and communication summaries. The intern will also support the documentation of communication events and advocacy activities, and help maintain updated media and communication contact databases. Additionally, the role involves supporting the timely preparation of communication and visibility materials. The intern is expected to contribute to enhancing the overall communication strategy and execution, ensuring that UNICEF's message and impact are effectively conveyed to target audiences. This includes assisting in the management of social media channels and analyzing relevant data to inform communication strategies.

Work Experience

Strong writing, editing, and research skills. Basic understanding of child rights and experience working with children. Familiarity with communications, project management, and branding. Basic multimedia skills (photography, videography, content creation). Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media management tools. Ability to manage social media channels and analyze data.

Skills

Coordination, Documentation, Digital Communication, Multimedia Organization, Event Support, Communication Tracking, Media Monitoring, Content Creation, Project Management, Social Media Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite

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