Overview
The Communications and Programmes Intern will provide overall support to the Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund on communications, monitoring, and evaluation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing content for social media platforms and promotional materials.
- Support the development of content for promotional materials and social media posts, including drafting captions and simple visual graphics.
- Monitor social media platforms of grantees and stakeholders for mentions of the Fund.
- Assist with event logistics and documentation, including managing RSVPs, capturing photos/videos, and documenting key highlights.
- Support the compilation and synthesis of grantee monitoring documents for communication and monitoring & evaluation purposes.
- Conduct background research and media-based due diligence on applicants to the Fund.
- Support the Secretariat in the review and processing of grantee applications.
- Provide additional support to colleagues as needed.
Required Experience
- Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office productivity tools, particularly Excel, Powerpoint and Teams.
- Knowledge and use of design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in shooting videos and/or editing software (CapCut, etc.).
Qualifications
- Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree; or
- Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a bachelor’s degree or equivalent studies; or
- Enrolled in a placement year / industrial placement / sandwich placement / traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.
- Preference will be given to candidates with mass communication, public relations, journalism, marketing, graphic design, media studies or equivalent.
