Background

UN Women Tanzania is implementing its Strategic Note (2017-2021), under which one of the priority areas is women’s leadership and political participation. The Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Project (Wanawake Wanaweza) Phase II (2017-2021) builds on Phase I (2014 – 2017), and continues to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women as per UN Women’s global mandate and supports the Government of Tanzania as a Member State to the United Nations to implement international standards, providing suitable technical and financial assistance. The second phase of the project aims at achieving the overarching goal/impact “Women lead and participate in decision-making at all levels” building on the momentum created and gains made from the first phase. The project is in line with the UNDAP II outcome “Women and girls increasingly participate in political and public life and are elected to leadership positions”, the UN Women Tanzania, Country Strategic Framework 2017 – 2021; the UN Women Global Flagship Programme Initiative on Women’s Political Empowerment and Leadership, as well as, national gender policy, the SDGs (in particular, Global Goal 5 dedicated to ‘achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls’, CEDAW and other international and regional commitments, such as the African Union Agenda 2063.

The projects operates on three main areas to effect change and progress in relation to increasing women’s leadership and political empowerment. Firstly, the policy and institution level (policies, laws, standards, norms and practices) to ensure these promote and regulate the increase in women’s leadership at all levels. Secondly, at the individual level, to strengthen capacities of women to conduct competitive, well-resourced and innovative campaigns. Thirdly, at the community level, where norms, attitudes and practices often undermine women’s rights and gender equality, efforts will work towards reverting these to promote women as accepted, legitimate political leaders. Reporting to the Communications Analyst on Women’ Leadership and Political Participation, the Communications Interns will provide support to the WLPP Programme and UN Women Country Office on the Communications function, specifically in the areas of media relations, media monitoring and reporting,  and programme documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake media monitoring and weekly reporting on UN Women related issues, including in creating an updated media and partners contact list.
• Support CO communication work including implementation of the UN Women communications strategy.
• Support preparation of written communication materials including press releases, talking points, speeches, articles and general correspondence, among others.
• Support the documentation of programme implementation through photos, video and audio recordings.
• Research and monitor relevant websites and social media channels as needed to support the work of the Country Office.
• Provide administrative support for the procurement and logistical tasks required for communications.
• Undertake other assignments as required.

Competencies

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:

https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf?la=en&vs=637

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to efficiently summarize written articles
• Ability to work with people of different backgrounds, including through remote contact
• Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities
• Ability to produce quality deliverables in a timely manner
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Knowledge of photography, video production, and graphics design is desirable

Required Skills and Experience