Knowledge Management and Communications Intern at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• Support the Project Manager and KMCO with day-to-day project management, such as booking conference rooms, taking minutes, and any other tasks.
• Attend bi-weekly project technical meetings, take comprehensive meeting notes with a focus on actions and share with the KMCO and Project Manager for review and onward circulation.
• Assist with internal information sharing and management, including the maintenance of the project SharePoint channel.

• Collaborate closely with the KMCO in conducting communications needs assessments for the project and participating in the formulation of communication strategies.
• Assist in drafting and editing the project's communications and outreach strategy, aligning with country office strategic priorities and the UNDP External Communications Action Plan.

• Work with the KMCO to develop regular internal and external communications products for the project, including monthly project update reports.
• Where needed, support the design of infographics and visuals to enhance reader engagement of comms products.

• Work alongside the KMCO to maintain increased coverage and understanding of the project in Kenya through local and global media stories.
• Collaborate on identifying and developing storylines for publications including human interest stories, drafting substantive articles that contribute to and generate conversations on key development issues.

• Provide support to the Knowledge Management Officer in maintaining and enhancing the project's digital communications, including social media.

• LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

• LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

• LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

• LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

• LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

• LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

• LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, International Relations, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or a related field.

• No work experience required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms.
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of basic design tools such as PowerPoint and Canva.

• Active interest in peace, development, human rights in the Northeast region of Kenya
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, with a willingness to travel to the project locations.

• Fluency in the English

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