Work Location
UNIC Accra, full-time, in-person
Expected duration
Three (3) to six (6) months maximum depending on availability of intern and needs of the office.
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Accra is part of the global network of United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) managed by the United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC). UNIC Accra serves as the principal source of information about the United Nations system in Nigeria and works closely with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), UN agencies, media organizations, civil society, educational institutions, youth networks and digital communities to promote awareness and understanding of the work and priorities of the United Nations.
The Social Media Intern will support UNIC Accra’s digital communications, online engagement, multimedia storytelling and public outreach efforts. The intern will help strengthen the visibility of the United Nations in Ghana by creating engaging content for social media platforms and supporting campaigns on sustainable development, peace and security, climate action, gender equality, human rights, information integrity, youth engagement and other UN priority issues. The intern will report directly to the National Information Office (NIO) at UNIC Accra.
The internship will be full-time, in-person, at UNIC Accra. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the NIO the intern will support the following functions: 1. Social Media Content Creation and Management (40%)
Assist in drafting, editing and publishing social media content for UNIC Accra platforms, including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and emerging digital platforms.
Assist in producing multimedia content, including short videos, reels, graphics, photo stories, infographics and captions tailored for Ghanaian audiences.
Assist in supporting the localization of global UN campaigns and observances for Nigerian audiences and online communities.
Assist in monitoring social media trends, hashtags, conversations and audience engagement relevant to UN priorities in Ghana.
Assist in maintaining a content calendar aligned with UN global campaigns, international days and UN Country Team priorities.
Assist in ensuring that content reflects UN values, editorial standards, multilingualism, diversity and inclusion principles. 2. Digital Engagement and Community Management (25%)
Assist in supporting online engagement with journalists, students, youth groups, influencers, civil society organizations and other audiences.
Assist in monitoring comments, messages and discussions across UNIC Accra social media platforms and flag misinformation, harmful content or reputational risks where necessary.
Assist in identifying opportunities for digital campaigns, partnerships and audience engagement.
Assist in supporting live coverage of UN events, press briefings, conferences, campaigns and field visits through social media updates and multimedia storytelling.
Assist in amplifying content from UN agencies operating in Ghana and strengthen coordinated UN messaging. 3. Research, Analytics and Monitoring (20%)
Assist in conducting research on digital media trends, audience behaviour and communication preferences in Ghana.
Assist in tracking analytics and preparing basic reports on social media reach, engagement, audience growth and campaign performance.
Assist in monitoring misinformation and disinformation trends affecting UN-related issues, sustainable development, climate change, public health, elections, peace and security or humanitarian issues.
Assist in contributing ideas and recommendations for improving digital outreach and audience engagement. 4. Administrative and Communication Support (15%)
Assist in organizing meetings, digital campaigns, webinars, youth dialogues and public information events.
Assist in drafting newsletters, media advisories, website updates and promotional materials.
Assist in maintaining digital archives of photos, videos and communication materials.
Perform other communication-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). In addition, applicants should possess the following:
Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital engagement practices.
Basic skills in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or similar multimedia editing tools are desirable.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and digital collaboration tools.
Understanding of trends in Ghana’s digital media ecosystem is desirable.
Interest in information integrity, countering misinformation and ethical digital communications is an asset. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of one or more Ghanian languages is desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.