Scope of Work
The Communications Intern will
collaborate with and support the Project Manager and Knowledge Management and
Comms Officer (KMCO) in implementing and enhancing communication strategies,
outreach, and knowledge-sharing activities for the Promoting Peace and
Inclusive Development Project in Northeastern Kenya.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Support
Support the Project Manager and KMCO
with day-to-day project management, such as booking conference rooms, taking
minutes, and any other tasks.
Attend bi-weekly project technical
meetings, take comprehensive meeting notes with a focus on actions and share
with the KMCO and Project Manager for review and onward circulation.
Assist with internal information
sharing and management, including the maintenance of the project SharePoint
channel.
Communication Strategies:
Collaborate closely with the KMCO in
conducting communications needs assessments for the project and participating
in the formulation of communication strategies.
Assist in drafting and editing the
project’s communications and outreach strategy, aligning with country office
strategic priorities and the UNDP External Communications Action Plan.
Communication Products:
Work with the KMCO to develop regular
internal and external communications products for the project, including
monthly project update reports.
Where needed, support the design of
infographics and visuals to enhance reader engagement of comms products.
Media Relations and Coverage:
Work alongside the KMCO to maintain
increased coverage and understanding of the project in Kenya through local and
global media stories.
Collaborate on identifying and
developing storylines for publications including human interest stories,
drafting substantive articles that contribute to and generate conversations on
key development issues.
Digital Communications:
Provide support to the Knowledge
Management Officer in maintaining and enhancing the project’s digital
communications, including social media.
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work,
pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known
risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious,
shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change,
constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination:
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation,
able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates
compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect
differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Required Skills and Experience
Min. Education
requirements
Bachelor’s degree in communications,
Journalism, International Relations, Project Management, Monitoring and
Evaluation or a related field.
Min. years of relevant work experience
No work experience required
Required skills
Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
Proficiency in digital communication
tools and social media platforms.
Computer literacy, including knowledge
of basic design tools such as PowerPoint and Canva.
Desired skills in addition to the
competencies covered in the Competencies section
Further, the interested applicants
should be able to demonstrate:
Active interest in peace, development,
human rights in the Northeast region of Kenya
Ability to work in a multicultural
environment, with a willingness to travel to the project locations.
Required Language(s)
Fluency in the English
How To Apply