[Hiring] Intern, Global Health Communications @Low Cost IT

Role Description

The Global Health Communications Intern will contribute to external and internal information sharing and creative storytelling to advance the UN Foundation’s global health work, covering issues such as pandemic preparedness and response, infectious disease surveillance, and life-threatening diseases such as polio and malaria. The intern will utilize their storytelling and digital communications skills to develop and manage content that demonstrates the value of multilateral collaboration to address critical global health challenges.

• Draft communications materials, including blogs and social media, on health-related topics
• Develop content for a webpage that will highlight the UN Foundation Polio Press Fellowship
• Track the performance of the UN Foundation’s global health content
• Assist with creation and dissemination of the Unite for Health newsletter to inform key audiences about multilateral efforts to advance global health priorities
• Support and facilitate the UN Foundation’s communications activities around major global health moments and observance days, including the UN General Assembly
• Assist with managing and developing photography, video, and social media assets that explain and illustrate polio and malaria eradication activities
• Download and categorize photographs and videos and assist with video production and editing for social media
• Contribute to content development planning to highlight best practices for polio and malaria eradication and advance advocacy goals
• Work with other Global Health, Public Affairs, and health-related campaigns/alliances team members
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship. Graduates of an accredited college or university are also invited to apply
• Familiarity with the current global health agenda and key UN and/or multilateral organizations
• Communications and public relations skills and experience, such as: email newsletter management (Mailchimp), web design and content management (WordPress), video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro), graphic design (Adobe CS, Canva, etc), and media and social media tracking and analytics
• Ability to write engaging content for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy
• Must have a personal laptop computer and access to the Internet
• Must be available to work 20 hours per week on a fixed schedule
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

Requirements

• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, and audience-appropriate materials
• Demonstrated ability to follow-through on assigned tasks, meet agreed deadlines, and communicate promptly when timelines or priorities change
• Ability to follow established processes and maintain clear, accurate, and accessible documentation
• Interest in the mission of the UN Foundation, UN, and/or multilateral organizations and ability to approach global issues with curiosity, respect, and cultural awareness

Work Environment

The essential functions of this role will be performed in a remote work environment, provided the employee maintains a dedicated workspace that supports confidentiality and productivity. Remote employees must ensure limited background noise and environmental distractions to effectively perform essential job functions.

Disability Specifications

The United National Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.