Brazil Job Openings
World Food Programme
Communications Intern
Brasília
PART TIME
August 29, 2024
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
1 September 2024-23:59-GMT-03:00 Brasilia Standard Time (Sao Paulo)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website:
https://www.wfp.org
WHY JOIN WFP?
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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
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WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
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WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
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A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
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We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
Background
WFP Brazil - Centre of Excellence against Hunger is a global hub for South-South Cooperation and capacity development in the areas of school feeding, food security and nutrition. It is an innovation that seeks to respond government demands for technical support to strengthen their national capacities and knowledge on sustainable school feeding and other food security programmes and to support them in the design and implementation of these programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communications Intern will be located in Brasilia. Under the overall supervisor of the Communications Officer, you will be expected to learn and gain practical experience while supporting the communications team. General tasks include:
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Support the creation and edition of content for social media (videos, photos, audio and infographics).
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Provide support in documenting events and visits, when requested.
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Produce texts for news.
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Take photos.
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Help organize image banks.
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Provide support in online events.
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Upload videos.
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Provide support to the communications team in WFP´s publications.
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Provide support in updating mailing lists.
Qualifications
Education:
You need to be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, Bachelor’s degree) or in a graduate programme (for example, Master degree) from a recognised university and have completed at least two years of the programme. Candidates should have attended classes in the past 12 months;
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You need to be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university.
Language:
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You must have fluency in oral and written communication in Portuguese,
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You must have working knowledge in English.
Competencies:
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
The candidate must have Brazilian Nationality or be legally authorized to work in the country.
Stipend
Interns will be paid a monthly stipend as a contribution towards basic subsistence costs. The amount payable is BRL 131,60 per working day. No other benefits or entitlements accrue to interns.
Contract duration and modality
Duration of contract is 6 months, with the possibility of extension. Maximum contract duration is 8 months. Working modality is in presence at the Brasilia office, for a workload of 6h/day, from Mondays to Fridays.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
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Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
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Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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