Work Location
Luanda, Angola
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Angola brings together all the UN entities working on sustainable development in the country and leads the United Nations Country Team (UNCT). Its main goal is to ensure joint planning and working together and ensure the delivery of tangible results in support of the development agenda of the Government of Angola, through the new UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, which guides the UN country team’s development program cycle, in joint agreement with the Government. The main functions of the resident coordinator office include but not limited to strategic analysis and planning; oversight of the UN country programming cycle; representation and support of UN Secretariat and UN Agencies including those without formal presence in Angola; support the national coordination systems and processes; development and management of shared operational support services; crisis management preparedness and response; external communication and advocacy; human rights and political Development; joint resource mobilization and fund management; and general UNCT oversight and coordination. Under the direct supervision of the RCO Head of Office, the intern will be hosted at the Resident Coordinator Office, and he/she carry out tasks related to communications and advocacy. Angolan candidates are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: 1. Research topics and issues, and produce draft documents on these 2. Monitor media and prepare draft versions of media clippings or media monitoring reports 3. Support in the management and monitoring of social media 4. Provide clerical support, e.g. management of lists or databases 5. Assist drafting of speeches and talking points 6. Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Preferred areas of study: Graduate or postgraduate studies in Communication, Journalism, Marketing or a similar relevant area is required. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must demonstrate sound writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, well‑structured, and concise communication materials. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to provide continuous and accurate data input, is required Familiarity with graphic design tools and other communications tools is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English and Portuguese is required for this internship. Knowledge of another UN language would be desirable.
Additional Information
Do you have previous UN Internship experience? If so, provide details of the entity and exact start dates of the internship. Angolan candidates are encouraged to apply.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
