REMOTE INTERN, COMMUNICATIONS – UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION – FP2030

REMOTE INTERN, COMMUNICATIONS - UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION

June 17, 2023

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REMOTE INTERN, COMMUNICATIONS – UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION

Position Overview: REMOTE INTERN, COMMUNICATIONS – UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION

FP2030 is a global partnership of governments, civil society, multilateral organizations, donors, private sector partners, and researchers committed to supporting people’s right to voluntary, quality contraception. Our vision is a future where everyone, everywhere has the freedom and ability to lead healthy lives, make their own informed decisions about using contraception and having children, and participate as equals in society and its development.

The FP2030 Support Network consists of five regional hubs: North, West and Central Africa; East and Southern Africa; Asia and the Pacific; and Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America and Europe, led by an Executive Director, supported by an Executive Directorate team, who reports to the Governing Board. Each Regional Hub is headed by a Managing Director supported by a small team and hosted by an NGO within the region. Together, these five business units comprise the FP2030 Support Network.

Essential Functions: REMOTE INTERN, COMMUNICATIONS – UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION

Assist the FP2030 team in core administrative duties, including sending weekly team updates, tracking webinars and external events, sharing current events related to family planning, and other related tasks.
Assist the FP2030 Communications team in conducting research and writing to contribute to various team projects, especially the monthly FP2030 newsletter and global events & convenings.
Assist the Communications Team with social media including FP2030’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and support the creation of communications products including the FP2030 newsletter, video projects, blogs, events, and the FP2030 podcast.
Support webinars and other external meetings with key global and non-governmental partners.
Learn administrative and operational aspects of team functionality in a fast-paced work environment, including financial reporting, team logistical organization, and programmatic execution.
Gain experience working at an organization during a time of institutional change as the team transitions the next iteration of the global family planning partnership, FP2030.
Gain exposure to the larger family planning and reproductive health community in Washington, DC and abroad.

Selection Criteria: REMOTE INTERN, COMMUNICATIONS – UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION

Candidate must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship or must be a recent graduate (within 8 months of graduation) of a college or university.
Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
Background in international development/global health/human rights, data, and/or communications preferred.
Must have a personal laptop computer and access to the Internet.
Must be available to work a maximum of 29 hours per week.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

The United Nations Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative-action employer. The United Nations Foundation provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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