Background Information

The International Programme Office (IPO) is located at the Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth (RADI), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, China. It is the focal point for the coordination and promotion of the IRDR programme. For more information about the IRDR programme please visit: http://ww.irdrinternational.org.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Communications Officer, the Intern provides communication support in execution of services in the IRDR IPO. While the majority of the tasks will be focused on the communications, the incumbent will also provide IT support as a full-time member of the IPO. Under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer, the Intern will undertake the following tasks:

Provide support to formulate and rollout worldwide IRDR communications initiatives, including launch of IRDR website, social media campaigns and IRDR activities promoting the DRR goals.

Maintain and strengthen media relations, update media/partnership/information database.

Develop innovative and impactful visual experience for IRDR campaigns, design concepts and solutions based on creative briefs and campaign strategies.

Liaise with external creative teams/agencies to coordinate multimedia materials (photos, videos, audio etc.) production, contribute creative ideas and implement quality control.

Monitor press coverage and improve external communications with newspapers and magazines as well as social media outlets to promote better understanding of the IRDR Community’s work.

Assist in implementing social media strategy and campaign, including content development, dialogue monitoring as well as feedback collection.

Assist with effective and efficient administrative support to the implementation of Communications work plan.

Draft, translate and disseminate media products (media advisories, press releases, brief notes, etc).

Co-ordinate production of IRDR publications such as newsletters and other outreach materials.

Support to compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, background information and documentation for meetings and missions.

Join any ad hoc task forces that require his/her support as requested by the Executive Director.

Qualifications/Requirements:

College or Bachelor’s Degrees in communications, journalism, business management, marketing, advertising, international relations or a related field.

Fluent command of English and Chinese, written and oral.

Good coordination and organisational skills, teamwork.

Communications, journalism, drafting and editing experience.

 Computer skills: command of standard office software packages. Internet research, webpage maintenance.

Familiarity with graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and Dreamweaver would be an advantage.

Competencies:

Good communications and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a multi - cultural team environment and be an effective team player.

Proactive, organized and self-motivated.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents in PDF format by e-mail to jobs@irdrinternational.org, stating “Intern” in the subject line.

Application letter that explains why you are interested in the post and outlining the skills and experiences you bring to the position. Please tell us where you saw this notice.

Current CV with your contact details, nationality and residency.

A standard monthly intern’s allowance of 3,000 RMB will be provided. Interns are entitled to 2.5 days personal leave during their 6 months assignment and official government holidays.

Additional Considerations and Next Steps:

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview during April 2016.

The successful candidate will sign an employment contract with RADI/CAS.

Candidates should be able to start work no later than 1 May 2016.

Candidates who do not meet the language requirements will not be short-listed and should please not apply.