VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION

Section 1

Role Title / Publishing Volunteer Intern
Reporting to: / Print Editor
Department/Team / New Media and Resources
Location / UNICEF House, 30a Great Sutton Street,
LondonEC1V 0DU
Hours / 2 days (2 x 7 hours) per week
Duration / 6 months

Section 2

Position in the organisation – see attached organisation chart

Section 3

UNICEF UK is looking for a Publishing Intern to provide support in researching statistics, information and images that will be used in our printed communications, as well as undertaking general editorial work. Primarily this entails maintaining a spreadsheet of statistics and other information related to children’s rights by keeping up-to-date with relevant publications. It also involves desk-based research on child rights issues in order to draft occasional information sheets. The Intern will proof-read publications and may also be called on to help with general office duties.

In-house training will be provided relating to this role. There will be opportunity to attend inductions, occasional lectures, briefings and events during normal working hours and in the evenings.

Section 4

Core duties

  • To research, collate and update statistics and other information relevant to UNICEF’s priority work areas;
  • To review and produceabstracts from major publications concerning children’s rights, and produce a monthly list of key publications;
  • To research and draft information sheets on children’s rights;
  • To research, collect and store UNICEF photographs, as directed by the Print Editor and Resources Officer;
  • To proof-read UNICEF UK’s publications, as directed by the Print Editor.

Other duties

  • To assist other members of the New Media and Resources Team if necessary

Section 5

Approval

Date of Issue / March 2010

VOLUNTEER - PERSON SPECIFICATION

This Person Specification describes the attributes which are likely to be needed for the role and includes personal skills and qualities, experience, specific skills and knowledge, and qualifications. There will be a maximum of 10 criteria listed and all criteria are essential.

Criteria
Personal Skills & Qualities:
Ability to:
  • Summarise complex information into an accessible format.
  • Work independently and also as a member of a team with a reliable and responsible approach.
  • Carry out routine tasks with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the work and the values of UNICEF.
Relevant Experience:
  • Experience of writing for a general audience.
  • Experience of working with published statistics.
  • Experience of basic desk-based research and evaluating results.
Specific Skills:
  • Cataloguing, researchand writing will be involved, so a good understanding of the English language is essential.
  • Knowledge of international development and child rights issues.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office and demonstrable good IT skills especially internet searching, Excel and word processing.

Closing Date:Monday 5th April 2010

Interview Date:Tuesday 20th April 2010