UNDP in the Arab States region · 12 hours ago
Respectful Workplace Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
InternUNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System. They are seeking a Respectful Workplace Intern to support efforts in ensuring employee-facing resources are accessible and user-friendly, while applying digital accessibility principles.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Review Speak Up Culture experience session materials, videos and other ancillary materials to ensure they meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
Conduct a thorough review of all equal opportunity materials, especially those on the disability inclusion micro-site to ensure they meet accessibility standards and are user-oriented
Provide similar support on new resources and ad-hoc presentations, webinars etc
Support the translation of Speak Up Culture experience guides, handouts, and video scripts, etc., re-design translated materials using Canva and videos using Synthesia, and ensure content is formatted consistently
Track translation and content review timelines and deliverables
Help organize and maintain the shared site which includes all translated documents
Create infographics, visual assets, and other communication materials to support internal messaging and content accessibility
Draft and publish posts on inclusion, equal opportunities and Speak Up Culture on Viva Engage and Teams channels to promote updates, initiatives, events and resources
Edit and update SharePoint pages to ensure that content is up to date, well organized and accessible in different formats
Assist with communications tasks as they arise and provide flexible support for time-sensitive or high-priority initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Fluency in English is required
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Communications, Linguistics, Media Studies Education, or related field
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) in Communications, Linguistics, Media Studies Education, or related field
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate and manage translation workflows and reviews
Organizational and project coordination skills
Basic understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and willingness to learn and research
Attention to detail and cultural sensitivity
Preferred
Fluency in French is highly desirable
Knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset
Experience with translation, translation coordination and digital accessibility is desired
Experience in project coordination would be a distinct advantage
Design and media skills, including use of tools such as Canva or Adobe InDesign, as well as basic video editing
Company
UNDP in the Arab States region
The United Nations Development Programme works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kentaro Yamashita
Partnerships Specialist
Muni Ahlawat
Regional Partnership Advisor
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