Your role
Based in Digital Comms Studio and reporting to the Spanish Web and Social Media Specialist, the Intern will support the team in conceptualizing and creating web and social media texts for campaigns, events, and other promotional purposes in Spanish language. The internship lasts between 3 to 6 months.The roles and responsibilities of the intern will be:
- Research content and produce Spanish language material and updates for Spanish social media platforms (Facebook and X);
- Ensure global campaign follow-up and support, and audience engagement on Spanish Social media platforms;
- Produce graphic material to be used on Spanish social media platforms;
- Provide assistance in curating and presenting stories, images, and videos in UNDP’s web content management system;
- Review and edit web stories, headlines, and captions in Spanish and English, liaising with the rest of the team to ensure consistency across languages;
- Assist in translating or reviewing translations in Spanish, proofreading and reformulating if necessary, for optimal web presentation;
- Assist the Spanish Web editor in maintaining contacts with content providers in order to solicit material for the website, and/or for approval of drafts;
- Support the monthly reporting of Spanish digital channel performance by gathering and analyzing main metrics.
About you
Applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent);
- Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
- Experience: Web and social media experience are an asset.
- Language: Native Spanish and fluency in written and spoken English; French desirable.
- Availability: Must be available at least 4 days a week.
Competencies
- Native Spanish speaker with solid Spanish writing and editing skills;
- Strong ability to multi-task;
- Attention to detail is crucial;
- Responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic;
- Interest in global issues and the United Nations;
- Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities.
Benefits
Full-time employees receive the following benefits:
- Settling-In Grant
- Danger Pay
- Extended Monthly Evacuation Allowance (EMEA)
- Language Allowance
- Mobility and Hardship
- Post Adjustment
- Safe Driving Bonus (SDB)
- Uniforms
- Dependency Status and Allowances
- Rental Subsidy
- Recovery Retroactivity Deductions and Contributions
- Competitive salary package based on the United Nations common system
Training & development
UNDP's Internship Programme provides interns with a framework under which experience is gained through practical work assignments and exposure to UNDP's work. One of the most important advantages of being an intern is the close interaction with the supervisor and colleagues, and the opportunity to develop the skills required within a professional environment.
Sources
The following sources were used to research this page:
- view.officeapps.live.com/op/embed.aspx?src=https://popp.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke421/files/HR_Non-staff_Internship.docx
- undp.org/united-states/internships
- popp.undp.org/human-resources-management/salaries-and-related-allowances/allowances-and-benefits