For every child, Sustainability

On the one hand, the media is an essential channel for UNICEF’s information and advocacy work. They enable UNICEF to communicate and advocate with a wide audience globally on all issues affecting children, goals, mission, and work programmatic. There is a need for UNICEF to develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists by continuously providing them with up-to-date information about children and our work, responding to their inquiries, and publishing well-written, concise, and informative media materials. UNICEF also regularly inquires about information from the media that can help guide its response actions if a necessary plea. UNICEF also recognizes the unique potential of businesses as strong allies in advocacy and delivering results for children. By investing in children by mobilizing their resources and expertise, by applying regulations ensuring respect for children’s rights whether in their workplace, through their markets and business partners, but also at the community level in respect of the environment. The Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, specifically SDGs 8, 10, 12, and 17, are an opportunity to engage the private sector alongside States and civil society; to move forward together with common goals by putting people and the planet at the center of the development strategy. Private sector actors have a responsibility to respect and support children’s rights in different aspects: the company as a provider of goods and services for children and their families, employers, sources of expertise, innovation, and financing, but also because the activities of companies have an impact on communities and the environment.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Partnership, Advocacy, and Communication (PAC) Section, interns will perform the following tasks:

• Support for daily media monitoring (print and online media articles related to UNICEF’s areas of intervention).
• Publication of the UNICEF Office Newsletter.
• Support for multimedia productions. Support in the development of partnerships with the private sector.
• Provide support to external communication activities.

• To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have.

  • To be currently enrolled/newly graduated, in a university cycle in journalism, communication, or any related discipline.
  • Good academic results.
  • At least 18 years old.
  • Excellent command of French or English.

  Additional requirements:

  • Knowledge in the field of audiovisual production.
  •  Motivated to contribute to peace and development and to serve others.
  • Good interpersonal, networking, and communication skills.
  • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team.
  • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences.
  • Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments, and living conditions.
  • Assist audiovisual productions and productions.
  • Storyline production based on audiovisual projects.
  • Demonstrated interest in communications in a humanitarian/development context.