National Internship Assignment with UNESCO Phnom Penh Office

Open to nationals of Cambodia only

Functional Title: Intern

Organizational Unit: UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, Communication and Information Unit

Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Duration of the contract: 3 – 6 months (full-time office based)

Application announcement:  23 June 2021

Application deadline: 10 July 2021 

Start Date: 01 August 2021

As the United Nations agency with a specific mandate to promote freedom of expression, UNESCO, has played a leading role globally in mobilizing international support to assist the Member States in promoting freedom of expression and media development and advocating for a safe, diverse, pluralistic and independent media environment.

The Communication and Information Unit (CI) strives to foster freedom of expression, media development, and access to information and knowledgein line with UNESCO’s mandate to “promote the free flow of ideas by word and image”. UNESCO defends and promotes freedom of expression, media independence and pluralism, and the building of inclusive knowledge societies underpinned by universal access to information and the innovative use of digital technologies.

In Cambodia, our CI is looking for two interns to join our team in implementing the newly funded project, “Strengthening Media Development and Freedom of Expression in Cambodia”, which aims to foster a safe, free, pluralistic, and independent media environment conducive to greater freedom of expression and access to information in Cambodia. UNESCO’s work focuses in strengthening the legislative framework and media sector while addressing the urgent needs derived from the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes ensuring greater access to critical information, advocating for higher standards in ethical and professional reporting and promoting professional journalism to counter disinformation.

Overview of the functions of the post:

Under the overall authority of the UNESCO Representative in Cambodia, and direct supervision of the Communication and Information Unit (CI) team of UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the interns shall undertake the following tasks:

1. Assist CI team to organize different meetings, trainings, events, and consultations related to media development, journalists’ safety, freedom of expression, access to information, and media and information literacy;
2. Assist CI team to implement programme’s activities related to legislation framework, building capacity of duty-bearers and right holders, advocacy, and commemoration of international days in the field of media development, freedom of expression, press freedom, and access to information, and media and information literacy.
3. Document research, analysis, and news related to media development, freedom of expression, and press freedom in Cambodia.
4. Translate documents and contents from Khmer to English and vice-versa;
5. Support CI to develop social media contents and materials for publicity;
6. Support CI team to prepare logistic and administration work;
7. Carry out any additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the project team and UNESCO Country Representative.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

• Completion of  full-time university studies (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) at a university or equivalent institution prior to commencing the assignment; or
• Proof of Enrolment in a graduate programme (second university degree or Master’s degree or equivalent, or higher), at the time of application; or
• University degree (first or second degree as defined above), within the last 12 months in a relevant field such as journalism, media management, media and communication, human rights and/or political science.

Language: Excellent written and spoken in both English and Khmer.

Skills and Competencies:

• Keen interest and knowledge of media development, freedom of expression, human rights, access to information, media and information literacy, and press freedom
• Demonstrates, applies and shares your technical knowledge and experience across the organization
• Works effectively in a multi-cultural team environment
• Possesses strong strategic and analytical skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing and oral
• Knowledge of and/or ability to use graphic design and video editing software and social media platforms
• Knowledge of MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.. etc.)

Apply To:

Please apply with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter explaining motivation and prior relevant experience, to pnp.recruitment@unesco.org(link sends e-mail) .

The subject of the email should be “Internship Application: UNESCO Phnom Penh Office – Communication and Information Unit”

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.

In line with UNESCO’s overall gender mainstreaming strategy, the incumbent is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts whenever possible. 

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