<div class="trix-content"> <div><strong>JOB OPPORTUNITY</strong></div><div>We are looking for a person with lived experience of being a refugee, internally displaced, or stateless to join our work placement programme as a <strong>Digital Communications Trainee.<br></strong><br></div><div>This exciting new programme offers a 6-month paid placement that serves to equip you with a range of digital communication skills, whether you are just beginning your career or have some professional experience and are transitioning to work in the UK.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>The role sits within the communications team and will involve working on the UK for UNHCR website and social media channels, as well as liaising with the Fundraising teams on content creation. If the candidate has photography and video skills, there could be opportunities to support with these at events.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>A good working knowledge of English is required to communicate with the teams, but written English does not need to be fluent. We can support on written English for content creation.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>This role would suit someone who creates content for their own website, blog or social media channels, or someone with professional experience of working in a website and social media team looking to gain experience working in a UK organisation.<br><br><strong>WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;</div><div>United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING </strong>&nbsp;</div><div>We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person. &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity &amp; Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity &amp; Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&amp;I Approach.&nbsp; The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.</div><div><br>&nbsp;<strong>THE TRAINING</strong></div><div>At the end of your 6-month placement, you will have gained experience in the following areas.&nbsp; Some of these maybe be completely new to you, that’s ok, we’re here to support you and provide you with the training you need to succeed.<br><br></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Website management and design, WordPress, Canva, content creation, social media scheduling, cross-team working, event support.</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Working in the UK charity sector to support fundraising and awareness campaigns.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>In addition to these skills, we can support you in developing your IT experience, so you feel confident in using Microsoft programmes like Teams, Excel and Word.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>THIS ROLE WILL BE A GREAT FIT FOR&nbsp;</strong></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A person with lived experience of being a refugee, internally displaced or stateless</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A person with creative, design and communication skills, and experience of using social media, a blog or website.</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A person with a strong interest in developing a career in digital communications and the charity sector</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A person with a good working knowledge of English.<br><br><strong>WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?&nbsp;</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>What else?<br></strong><br></div><div>Wellbeing&nbsp;</div><ul><li>28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).</li><li>Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.&nbsp;</li><li>Access to a mental health app, providing personalised mental wellbeing support.</li><li>Access to 1000s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.</li><li>Office wellness perks.</li><li>Discount on gym memberships.&nbsp;</li><li>Hybrid and Flexible Working.</li><li>Staff socials.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Financial&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.</li><li>Non-contributory group life assurance scheme (four times annual salary).</li><li>Non-contributory Income protection scheme.</li><li>One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.</li><li>Enhanced sick pay scheme.&nbsp;</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Development&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.</li><li>Individual training budget.</li><li>Access for LinkedIn Learning platform.</li></ul><div><br><strong>HOW TO APPLY&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div>If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact <a href="mailto:hr@unrefugees.org.uk">hr@unrefugees.org.uk</a> . We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.<br><br></div><div>The deadline for applications is Wednesday 7th February 2024.&nbsp;<br><br>Interviews: Week commencing 19th February 2024.<br><br></div> </div>

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