Background
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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
UNDPโs Internship Programme provides interns with a framework for gaining experience through practical work assignments and exposure to UNDPโs work. One of the most important advantages of being an intern is the close interaction with the supervisor and colleagues and the opportunity to develop the skills required within a professional environment.
Effective communication is a fundamental element of the UNDPโs mission in Montenegro. Our approach for establishing strong external communication includes various tools such as media advisories, press releases, newsletters, interviews, and social media posts, among others. We also place a strong emphasis on crafting engaging human interest stories and success narratives to illustrate the real impact of our work. These stories are widely shared through Montenegrin media, resulting in extensive coverage across print, online platforms, and television, both within Montenegro and regionally. Through these comprehensive communication efforts, the UNDP Montenegro country office ensures that our initiatives are seen, heard, and understood by a wide audience, fostering awareness, public engagement, and a demonstration of the positive changes our projects bring about.
This will be a part-time 50% assignment during the period of three months, from end-April to end-July 2025.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Communications Assistant, the intern will work in the office four hours a day, and he/she will be responsible for the following tasks:
โข ย ย ย ย Assist in developing social media posts, stories, and reels for Instagram, Facebook and X.
โข ย ย ย ย Take photos at events, create dynamic visuals for social media posts, and develop graphic designs using Canva.
โข ย ย ย ย Assist with video creation, including basic editing of reels and event footage.
โข ย ย ย ย Suggest creative ideas for social media campaigns focused on international UN days, milestones, and key events.
โข ย ย ย ย Ensure all posts are well-written, grammatically correct, and comply with UNDPโs style guide in both English and Montenegrin.
โข ย ย ย ย Monitor social media channels, engage with followers, and respond to comments/messages in coordination with the communications team.
โข ย ย ย ย Creation and uploading of content for the UNDP Montenegro website.ย
ย The intern will have the opportunity to:
โข ย ย ย ย Participate in in-house training opportunities as applicable.
โข ย ย ย ย Learn UNDP's structure, mechanisms, policies, and practice areas.
โข ย ย ย ย Strengthen their effective writing.
Functional Competencies: ย ย
Very strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated the ability to build trust, Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding the position, Ability to carry out tasks independently as well in a team environment, Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments, Able to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible, mature manner, providing sound judgment.Core Competencies:
Demonstrating/safeguarding the UNโs values, ethics, and integrity,ย Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability, Actively promotes gender equality in all assignment activities, Self-development, initiative-taking,ย Acting as a team player. Required Skills and ExperienceยEducation:
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
(a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a masterโs programme or higher);ย
(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as a bachelorโs degree or equivalent);ย
(c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;ย
(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Field of study: Social Sciences, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent.
Experience:
โข ย ย ย ย Demonstrated interest and some experience in development projects; ย
โข ย ย ย ย Good analytical and drafting skills in English and Montenegrin;
โข ย ย ย ย Good presentation and communication skills in English and Montenegrin.
IT skills:
โข ย ย ย ย Knowledge and proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;
โข ย ย ย ย Knowledge of social media and graphic design apps/tools will be an advantage.ย
Language skills:
โข ย ย ย ย Proficiency in English and Montenegrin, both written and verbal, is required.
General Internships Terms & Conditions:
The UNDP Internship programme is governed by the UNDP Internship policy framework & rules. Under the UNDP internship policy, UNDP will provide a monthly internship stipend to its interns in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship policy. The intern will bear all expenses connected with the internship. Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health before starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the intern's responsibility. UNDP accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship.UNDPโs expenses
Costs incurred by interns, including undertaking official travel at the request of UNDP, in the discharge of the activities related to the internship, are reimbursed by UNDP on the same basis as costs incurred by staff members or costs reimbursed to staff members, including payment of daily subsistence allowance, as applicable.
Stipend
The stipend will include a monthly remuneration. Where an intern is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, must be paid by the receiving office. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly. Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government, or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government, or third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend. No other payments will be made to an intern by the office in connection with an internship agreement.Interns will accrue combined sick and annual leave at 1 ยฝ days per month, prorated to the nearest half day for part-time internships. Any accumulated leave days not used by the end of the internship will be forfeited. Any unjustified absences during the internship period exceeding nine days or as prorated for part-time internships will be deducted from the monthly stipend.
Subsequent Employment
There is no expectation of employment with UNDP following an internship.
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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
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