Communications Intern

**Background**

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The Regional Programme on Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 3 (ReLOaD3) continues the EU-UNDP partnership and previously supported initiative - ReLOaD1 and ReLOaD2 implemented in the period 2017 - 2024.

ReLOaD3 continues to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU integration process in the Western Balkans, by empowering civil society and youth to actively participate in decision making and by stimulating an enabling legal and financial environment for civil society. The Programme will be implemented in the following IPA beneficiaries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo
- , Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Working across the region, ReLOaD3 will enhance the capacities of local governments and civil society organizations (CSOs) to engage in productive partnerships and contribute to improved service delivery and realization of local priorities in line with local development strategies and needs. The ReLOaD3 total budget is USD 13.39 million, while the budget for the component for Kosovo is USD 1.35 million. The Project duration is 48 months (February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2029).

The Communications Intern will ensure the execution of coherent communication in full cooperation and coordination with UNDP’s Communications Unit and execution of admin support in close coordination with the project team.

Assignment will be conducted in line with UN 8 Point Agenda and the UNDP Gender responsive mandate.

All references to Kosovo should be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999)
- For the European Union, this designation is without prejudice to position on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. For UNDP all references to Kosovo shall be understood in the context of the UN Resolution 1244/1999.
- For t **Duties and Responsibilities**

Under direct supervision of the UNDP ReLOaD3 Project Manager, the Communications Intern will execute duties and responsibilities outlined below:

- Implement a Visibility and Communication Plan for Kosovo by using project’s regional knowledge and know-how techniques practiced in line with the visibility guidelines of the Action and the communication strategy of ReLOaD3 and by reviewing, but not limited to: Description of Action ReLOaD3, Communication and Visibility Strategy for ReLOaD3 (with new supporting tools and visibility templates), UNDP Kosovo visibility guidelines (events, publications, communications SOPs, exploring different types of media products etc.);
- Preparation of materials and delivery of specific session on visibility (for representatives of selected municipalities and partner CSOs);
- Promote the Visibility and Communication Guidelines for CSOs that will implement projects under ReLOaD3 in Kosovo by ensuring regular update of the existing guideline with all necessary elements as per the updated versions of visibility guide of EU and UNDP;
- Prepare visibility materials (short stories, press releases and other similar materials) based on the models and formats of ReLOaD3 at the regional level and adjusted with inputs from the implementation project in Kosovo;
- Provide support to partner CSOs of ReLOaD3 project on implementation of Visibility and Communication Guidelines by checking and approving proposed visibility materials including advices for improvement to partner CSOs that will implement projects under ReLOaD3;
- Assist in development of videos featuring project beneficiaries and highlighting project results being responsible for all aspects of the creation and development of videos. The videos will be mostly utilized through social media platforms;
- Preparation of social media posts for ReLOaD3 by using UNDP social media platforms (national and regional) to share information and raise awareness on the Action;
- Prepare final communication report;
- Assists in admin and procurement activities and processes;
- Filing and maintaining the folder on received CSOs/Civic engagement activities along with evaluation matrixes/documents etc.;
- Provide assistance in updating tables on CSOs/civic engagement info, training and mentoring sessions;
- Work closely with Communications Team and under their guidance in implementation of tasks listed above.

Other Duties:

- Perform additional tasks and res