Communication Intern

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  • Added Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
  • Deadline Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025
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Background
ย  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:ย  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 โ€˜leave no one behindโ€™ 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.
ย  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.
ย  <Anchored in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and committed to universality, equality, and leaving no one behind, the global UNDP vision through the Strategic Plan 2022-2025 is to continue its commitment to eradicating poverty, accompanying countries on their pathways towards the SDGs, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development, and building resilience to crises and shocks. It envisions bold goals, aiming to make a difference in millions of lives through initiatives tackling multidimensional poverty, promoting energy access, ensuring election participation, and boosting development financing.

UNDPโ€™s strategic support to Cameroonโ€™s development agenda for the period 2022-2026 is based on the United Nations Development Programme Strategic Plan, which offers development through six signature solutions: poverty and inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy, and gender equality, facilitated by digitalization, strategic innovation, and development financing. The UNDP Cameroon Country Office is engaging in the key priorities of the National Development Strategy 2020-2030 and the SDGs through its three programme priority areas: transformative, inclusive, and sustainable growth; inclusive governance and peacebuilding; and environmental sustainability, climate risk, and disaster management. Among key projects under the Officeโ€™s Transformative, Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth programme priority, is the Youth and Women Empowerment and Engagement Project (YWEEP), which focuses on strengthening the leadership and socio-economic empowerment of youth and women and the promotion of innovation technology.

To support visibility and strategic communication actions for the promotion of the Projectโ€™s impact, related initiatives, and Country Office priorities, UNDP Cameroon is seeking a motivated intern in communications to join its team.ย UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. ย >

๐Ÿ“š ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ก ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฏ! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ช ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ก ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฏ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—จ๐—ก๐—›๐—–๐—ฅ, ๐—ช๐—™๐—ฃ, ๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—–๐—˜๐—™, ๐—จ๐—ก๐——๐—ฆ๐—ฆ, ๐—จ๐—ก๐—™๐—ฃ๐—”, ๐—œ๐—ข๐—  ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€! ๐ŸŒ

โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฐ: ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐š ๐ฃ๐จ๐› ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐–!

ย  Duties and Responsibilities ย  <Support the development and implementation of a communication plan for the YWEEP. Support the coverage of the YWEEP activities and results, especially the progress of beneficiariesโ€™ activities in the field, trainings, and events. This includes shooting quality pictures and videos to accompany social media posts, testimonies, and more. Support the development of compelling multiple-media content (social media posts, testimonies, success stories, photo exhibits, videos, podcasts, captions, etc.) and key messages for dissemination across UNDP Cameroonโ€™s digital platforms and channels. Support the implementation of the Safe Spaces Strong Voices campaign against GBV. Support the organisation and branding of events and meetings. Support the design of quality and appealing infographics, presentations, reports, and other visual corporate materials (brochures, leaflets, snapshots, newsletters, posters, etc.) for dissemination. Identify and leverage innovative ways and new communication tools to promote the YWEEP Project and CO initiatives. Support the management of a multimedia library, including pictures, videos, stories, news reports, etc. Support the management of media relations activities, including the coverage and dissemination of the Project activities and the promotion of the COโ€™s programme priorities. Carry out other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.ย 
ย  Competencies

<Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNDP Cameroon; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable toย UNDP Cameroon procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN andย UNDP Cameroonย in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organizationโ€™s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age;ย commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports;ย ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;>
ย  Required Skills and Experience ย  Education:
<a) Be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communication, Journalism, Public relations, Digital Media, or a related field is required b) Have recently (within the last year) obtained a university degree (as defined in (a) above). c) Fluency in French and/or English is required. d) Secondary mastery of one of the two above-mentioned languages is an asset..> Experience: <Good writing, editing, and storytelling skills. Knowledge of social media management and digital content creation. Knowledge of design and multimedia tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, photography, video editing) is a strong asset. Interest in development issues, particularly gender equality, youth empowerment, and governance. Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a multicultural environment.> Disclaimer
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ย  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.ย 
ย  UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
ย  Applicant information about UNDP rosters
ย  Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย  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.
ย  Non-discrimination
ย  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.ย ย 
ย  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer 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.ย 
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