National internship: Multi-media intern with UNICEF Cambodia

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

For every child, care

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The vision guiding the UNICEF Cambodia Country Programme 2024-2028 is to contribute to national efforts so that all girls and boys, especially the most disadvantaged, progressively fulfil their basic rights to survival, care, protection, and participation to reach their full potential. This will be achieved through five interdependent programme components: (a) health and nutrition; (b) WASH; (c) education; (d) child protection; and (e) policy and public financing for children.

Digital communication plays an important role in UNICEF’s communication strategy contributing to UNICEF’s mission and objectives in the country and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand. The multi-media intern will support the communication team in creating engaging multi-media content for social media promotion.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Communication Officer and undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in planning, capturing, and editing impactful video content for various platforms, including TikTok.
• Assist in designing and updating multimedia content like graphics, presentations, and social media posts to align with UNICEF’s branding.
• Interact with young people, youth networks, and influencers to develop visual content.
• Organize and archive multimedia content for easy retrieval and use in future projects.
• Translate documents from English to Khmer and vice versa.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you, the intern should be…

• Sensitive to child rights and child safeguarding principles
• Sensitive to a multi-culture environment

Experience and education requirements:

• Minimum in year 3, or bachelor’s degree in communication, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or other similar subjects
• Proficiency in English and Khmer languages, both spoken and written.
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Well-organized and structured approach with attention to details and deadlines
• Strong commitment and passion for UNICEF’s mission

Availability:

• Desired role period 6 months, Mon – Fri (full time- 5 days per week)

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at here

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Conditions of the Internship:

• National interns who are not in receipt of financial support from any sources will be provided by UNICEF with a USD 300 stipend per month during the internship and one-time reimbursement of other costs (insurance) up to USD 100.
• UNICEF will cover the cost for field trips if such are needed in the course of the assignment and provide a laptop and access to telephone, printer, and other necessary equipment required for the assignment.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.