Research and Communications Intern for Responsible Business Project

Location : Hanoi, Viet Nam

Application Deadline : 26-Oct-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Type of Contract : Internship

Post Level : Intern

Languages Required : English

Organization background

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.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Project background (Responsible Business Project)

Viet Nam has enjoyed one of the most successful transitions from central planning to a market economy since the initiation in 1986. Preliminary data for 2019 shows that real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by about 7 per cent, making Viet Nam one of the fastest growth rates in the region.[1] Rapid business-led economic growth brings with it a unique set of not only opportunities but also risks to social and environmental development. Impacts of business operations extend across workers, consumers, local communities, and natural resources. When left unchecked, where business is free to pursue its economic interests without effective regulation, respect for social and environmental standards can be undermined.

In seeking to ensure economic development align with sustainable development, a coherent framework is required to help guide and regulate responsible business practice in Viet Nam.

Internship background

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Responsible Business Officer at the UNDP Viet Nam office, the Intern supports achieving the results of the project by working closely with team members of the Responsible Business project and other relevant Programme and Operational staff.

The Intern also works in collaboration with partners/suppliers of the project to ensure successful project development and implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern is expected to support the successful delivery of activities under the Responsible Business project, by conducting basic research on requested topics, preparing and disseminating communications materials, supporting the organization and logistics of events, proofreading and translating documents, and engaging with stakeholders of the project, among other tasks.

Scope for work

Support in research and document preparation and development (40% of the time)

Conduct basic research on requested topics
Support with general document management such as drafting reviewing, filing, and preparing documents
Assist with proofreading and translation of documents into English or Vietnamese

Support with communications (40% of the time)

Prepare communications plan and other relevant materials (presentation files, posters, social media content cards, etc.)
Assist in the development and dissemination of online content (images, infographics, videos, blogs etc.) and campaigns delivered across various social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
Work with communications team to communicate the project work to public audience, including visualization of information

Support in event management and logistics arrangements (20% of the time)

Assist with organizing meetings and workshops, e.g. taking registrations, receiving guests, supporting in event set-up
Attend workshops and meetings and take notes as necessary

The assignment will be conducted full-time (40 hours per week) from November 2021 to May 2022 at the Green One UN House in Hanoi, with possible field travels to other locations in Viet Nam. Such travel costs, if required, are reimbursed by UNDP on the same basis as costs reimbursed to staff members, including payment of daily subsistence allowance, as applicable.

Competencies

Fluent English and Vietnamese — the deliverables must be presented in either or both languages according to the audience
Excellent research and writing skills as demonstrated by a written account sample
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Good social media skills, including content development, data visualization, social media outreach
Familiar with graphic design softwares, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Film-making and photography skills is a pl

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