Job Identification : 12861

Rentals : Rentals

Posting Date : 07/08/2023, 11:51 AM

Apply Before : 08/21/2023, 11:51 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Vacancy Type : Internship Program

Practice Area : Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions

Office : Regional Bureau for Africa

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Job Description

Background

UNDP is the global development network available to the United Nations system. It advocates change, and links countries to the knowledge, experiences and resources that people need to improve their living conditions. In Mali, the UNDP has been present in the country since 1968.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘ leave no one behind ’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

< Job Purpose and Organizational Context >

In Mali, within the framework of the 2020-2024 country program, aligned with the Strategic Framework for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development ( CREDD 2019-2023 ), UNDP intervention covers around 3 strategic axes: Priority 1: Inclusive governance and peacebuilding ;

Priority 2: Inclusive growth and Promotion of the private sector ;

Priority 3: Environmental sustainability and resilience to the harmful effects of climate change.

The objective of the internship program is to provide students and recent graduates from various university courses with an overview of development-related challenges and a concept of the daily work environment in within the United Nations in general and UNDP in particular.

Duties and Responsibilities

< Under general supervision and supervision on/the trainee will assist the Country Office communication team in implementing the UNDP results-based communication strategy in Mali.

Under the direct supervision of the head of the communication unit, the trainee will be responsible for :

He / she will work to :

•  Produce visual and graphic on various and varied themes according to global, regional and national priorities and meeting the needs of programs for use on various platforms.
•  Support photo / video coverage of programmatic events and interventions, sort out photo / video banks
•  Perform any other task according to the needs of the section; >

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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employ that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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