Application Deadline : 06-Nov-15

UN Women Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Project Background:

The Nigerian office of UN Women is currently implementing an EU-funded Programme “Promoting Women’s Engagement in Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria”, which supports the Federal Government, three Northern States of Nigeria, and selected constituted Local Government Areas (LGAs) to strengthen women’s leadership, advance gender equality and improve protection for women and children in conflict settings. The three northern states are Plateau, Gombe and Adamawa

The Programme is composed of three inter-locked components, each with their own specific objective:

Strengthening women’s role in conflict prevention, peace-making and peace building;
Mitigating the impact of conflict upon women and girls;
Establishing a conducive environment for the implementation of UNSCR 1325 and monitoring of gender equality commitments in Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with Deputy Programme Manager for the effective management of the Communications and Visibility component of the programme;
Help and learn how to strengthen the Communication and Visibility partnership with stakeholders (including print and electronic media organizations/ professionals) at all levels on the programme;
Assist in strengthening strategic Visibility and Communication initiatives with Government Officials, Multilateral and Bilateral Donors, Civil Society Organizations, Community Leaders, Private sector and Media Organizations, among others;
Regularly assist in updating the Programme website, linked to the knowledge management platform and WPS Community of Practice to be established;
Assist in publishing and updating Programme information on UN Women and UN Women West and Central Africa websites, as well as on the UN and UNDP blog, the UNICEF country office page, UNICEF connect blog and the EU-UNICEF web portal, and other appropriate platforms;
Help document and widely disseminate success stories, lessons learnt, and best practices from the project in print and electronically, including photos, infographics, small video clips, DVDs and documentaries of selected Programme initiatives;
Assist and learn how to compile Program Reports, including Newsletters and disseminate widely to stakeholders, partners and target beneficiaries;
Perform any other related activity that may be assigned by the Management Team.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

The intern must have studies in Mass Communication, Journalism, any Arts or Social Science or other similar subject at the university level;
Be enrolled in a Graduate School Programme (Second University Degree or equivalent);
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 and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of Graduation.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language a distinct advantage.

Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women.

Application Information:

UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest;
Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable).

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