Communications Internship – UNFPA SROC, Jamaica

THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND

Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean invites applications from suitably qualified qualified nationals of Jamaica and CARICOM Nationals residing in Jamaica .

Purpose of Internship

The intern will assist with production of the UNFPA Quarterly Newsletter and drafting documents such as press releases and other relevant articles. He/she will also provide support with posting on UNFPA Caribbean’s social media platforms.

Backgound

The English and Dutch speaking countries and territories within the purview of the UNFPA Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean are diverse in size, population, language, economic and social development, and geographical landscape. These 22 countries and territories are estimated to be home to 7.5 million people with the largest concentrations in Jamaica (2.9 million), Trinidad and Tobago (1.4 million), Guyana (0.8 million) and Suriname (0.6 million).

The countries in the sub-region are mainly Small Island Developing States and the area is rich in natural resources such as bauxite, gold and natural gas, and is a global leader in the tourism industry. At the same time, the sub-region is characterized by a fragile ecosystem that is quickly devastated by natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. There are challenges of high external migration, limited economic diversification, an aging population, high youth unemployment, high levels of crime and violence, including gender based violence, and high adolescent pregnancy rates.

Most of the countries in the region have accumulated huge debts over the years, which challenge the countries’ ability to pursue national and global sustainable development imperatives, which has been compounded by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Governments in the region have adopted strict policy measures to counter the impact of COVID-19, and to contain the spread of the virus, in the form of quarantine measures and closure of borders. These measures, however, resulted in a skyrocketing of commodity prices in the countries, a massive decrease in tourism receipts, which have been coupled with reductions in foreign direct investment, and remittances. Economists have argued that COVID-19 has the potential to reverse the gains made towards the achievement of Agenda 2030, and this becomes a major risk for the countries of the sub- region in which economies are reporting declining growth rates.
 

Scope of work – inter alia

1. Upload articles to the UNFPA Caribbean Website for the UNFPA Quarterly newsletter in a timely manner.
2. Add articles to the Mailchimp software for the UNFPA Quarterly newsletter.
3. Assist with drafting editorials, human interest stories, press releases and media advisories.
4. Review documents and publications and provide feedback.
5. Share ideas/ inputs for engagement with UNFPA stakeholders such as the media, partners and donors.
6. Provide support for partnership and resource mobilization activities as necessary

Requirements:

1. Excellent written and oral communication skill
2. Ability to work independently and in a team
3. Final academic year student pursuing a first degree in Media and Communications or related field.
4. Proficiency using and access to desktop publishing software such as the Adobe graphic design suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and other design software such as Canva.
5. Familiar with using communications for behaviour change and engagement
6. Familiar with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere
7. Proficiency using Mailchimp.
8. Familiar with uploading content to a website

To apply, kindly submit application letter and CV to:

Vacancy #: 2023/CINTER-001

United Nation Population Fund

14-20 Port Royal Street, Kingston, Jamaica

Email:  vacancy.sroc@unfpa.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note:

·         There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. 

·         UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

·         UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.