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Development and Transition internship

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UNDP’s Bratislava Regional Centre (BRC) has been publishing the Development and Transition (www.developmentandtransition.net) regional research bulletin since 2005. Development and Transition serves as a platform for disseminating UNDP and independent views on key issues of development, and transition in the region covered by UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Europe and CIS (RBEC). In this regard, Development and Transition performs:

  • an external communications function, bringing UNDP’s development philosophy, and the results of its programming and research, to the attention of partners and other external readers; and
  • an internal communications function, informing UNDP staff working in the RBEC region about these issues.

The core of Development and Transition has traditionally been its PDF bulletin, which has been published 2-4 times annually in both English and Russian. Its value added lies in part in its thematic orientation, allowing for the synergistic presentation of the articles published (on a common theme) in each issue. Publication of each issue is followed by its presentation at a launch forum, typically a conference or other regional meeting devoted to the topic(s) explored in that issue.

Since 2010, Development and Transition has been repositioned as a web-based UNDP regional knowledge portal, with blogs and other forms of interactive, frequently updated content, and which is more closely aligned with UNDP other regional web pages, particularly the UNDP-RBEC regional webpage (http://europeandcis.undp.org/), UNDP’s regional knowledge management and communications activities, and the work of the RBEC senior economist’s office (http://europeandcis.undp.org/senioreconomist).

Duties and Responsibilities

Working closely with the Development and Transition management team the intern will assist with:

  • Promoting the Development and Transition content through social media, other internal/external communications platforms;
  • Creating D&T social media profile
  • Engaging with D&T on-line audience both in English and Russian speaking space;
  • Identifying opportunities for potential partnerships and content syndication strategies with media, think tanks, NGOs, similar organizations in the area of social media for Development and Transition;
  • Monitoring of relevant media, websites, on-line communities;
  • Exploring the possibility of organizing engagement events (e.g. bloggers meet up) to help position UNDP vis a vis relevant online audiences.
  • Managing the Linked-In groups, increasing membership.
  • Collection and analysis of metrics for social media, websites


The intern will also work on:

  • An analysis and update of the subscriber’s database;
  • Co-managing the Development and Transition website;
  • Uploading copy to the website/management of HTML files;
  • Collecting photos and other graphical materials;
  • Producing the Development and Transition PDF issues;
  • Facilitating the distribution of Development and Transition PDF issues;
  • Organizing Development and Transition launch forums;
  • Other tasks as needed.

Competencies
  • Writing/editing skills in English and/or Russian;
  • Good command of at least one of the languages of the region;
  • Experience promoting content using social media;
  • Familiarity with simple html;
  • Familiarity with web based content management systems and online metric and monitoring tools.

Required Skills and Experience
  • Be enrolled in at least masters’ degree in Communications, Economics, International relations, or other relevant development-related field;
  • Have an appropriate communications background;
  • Interest in, knowledge of development issues in the region;
  • Have very good English language oral and written communications skills;
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office programs
  • Be able to work both independently and as part of a team; and
  • Be willing to work within the framework of UNDP’s internship policies (which are available at http://europeandcis.undp.org/home/internship/.)

Applications procedure:

Please create one document which will contain both your CV and a brief cover letter. Upload this document into the appropriate section of the on-line application system.

Internships within the UN system are unpaid and subject to conditions with which applicants should become familiar with prior to signing an internship agreement.

Conditions of Internship at UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre and full ToR can be found at http://europeandcis.undp.org/home/internship.

Qualified candidates interested in the Internship have to be registered in online database through http://europeandcis.undp.org/home/?event=public.internshipApplyForm, stating "Development and Transition internship" as field of interest. Candidates not registered in the database will not be further considered.

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.

Development and Transition internship

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