TOR - Intern Communications for Q1+Q2 2024 Final Nov 2023

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Terms of Reference define an internship opportunity with the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) Secretariat for an Intern: Communications. The role is designed for ASEAN nationals residing in and recruited in Indonesia, supporting the Communications Officer with implementation of a communications work plan, website and social media maintenance, branding and publications, and occasional research, meeting support, and PPT creation. The internship runs for Q1 2024 and/or Q2 2024 (with offline/in-person focus), offers skills in ASEAN affairs and professional ethics, and is voluntary and unpaid.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE ASEAN INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION (ASEAN-IPR) SECRETARIAT INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS WHO ARE CURRENTLY RESIDING AND RECRUITED IN INDONESIA TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY INTERN: COMMUNICATIONS BACKGROUND The ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) was officially launched by the ASEAN Leaders in November 2012, during the 21st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was established to be an ASEAN institution mandated for research activities on peace, conflict management and conflict resolution. ASEAN-IPR is listed in Annex 2 of the ASEAN Charter, as an “Entity Associated with ASEAN”, under the category of ‘Think Tanks and Academic Institutions’. In pursuit of its mandate, the Institute functions to undertake the following activities: (i) research; (ii) build capacity and knowledge amongst stakeholders; (iii) pool expertise and support for ASEAN Bodies; (iv) network and collaborate with relevant institutions and organisations on issues of common concern; and, (v) disseminate information on best practices, lessons learned, as well as promote awareness on the work of the Institute. For the past six years, the ASEAN-IPR Secretariat has operationalized under the Executive Director and built a strong foundation to support the work and activities of the Institute, in pursuit of its mandate. With a vision as ASEAN’s knowledge hub and centre of excellence in building capacity on conflict resolution and reconciliation, the ASEAN-IPR has many activities in the pipeline. In conjunction with the above, the ASEAN-IPR Secretariat opens the opportunity and invites fresh graduates or graduate candidates in their final years of studies as an Intern to support the work of the Institute. Specifically, the ASEAN-IPR invites ASEAN Nationals currently residing and recruited in Indonesia to be an Intern in support of the Secretariat’s Communications, working under the Communications Officer. The selected candidate will be joining the ASEAN-IPR Secretariat for Q1/2024 (January-March 2024) and/or Q2/2024 (April-June 2024) . The Interns shall work within the ASEAN-IPR Secretariat for a minimum of three-month time, with up to two (2) allocated spaces per Quarter of the year. Depending on the candidate’s potential and availability, the internship may be offered for Internship for the duration of up to six months. The internship will mostly be offline/in-person. Depending on situations , the selected candidate may work online (virtual) and/or hybrid , subject to agreement with the position’s immediate supervisor. The internship shall provide an opportunity to gain experience working in an ASEAN entity and provide the Intern with the opportunity to learn about ASEAN affairs – namely the work of the ASEAN-IPR as part of the ASEAN community-building process. The Intern would be able to gain knowledge about the work environment , and work ethics as well as skills in planning, management, coordination and administration skills. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Support the work of the Communications Officer in general • Assist and support the implementation of the ASEAN-IPR Communication Work Plan • Assist and support the managing and maintenance of the ASEAN-IPR Website, social media platforms, branding and publications • Occasional research to assist in the formulation of presentations, briefing notes, talking points • Occasional note-taking during meetings and/or activities of the Institute , and possible preparation of first draft minutes of meeting • Assist in creating requested PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) materials • Assist in the technical preparations and set-up for the Executive Director and/or ASEAN-IPR Secretariat’s participation in virtual events/activities • Assist in the maintenance of database of the Institute, and ensure such database is up to date • Undertake other tasks and activities as requested QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS • Undergraduate study in any major

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Who is eligible to apply for the ASEAN-IPR Communications Internship?

Eligible applicants are ASEAN nationals who are currently residing and recruited in Indonesia, including fresh graduates or graduate candidates in the final years of study.

What are the main duties of the Communications Intern?

The intern supports the Communications Officer, assists the communications work plan, helps maintain the ASEAN-IPR website and social media, supports branding and publications, conducts occasional research, and helps prepare presentation materials and event-related setups.

Is the internship paid and what is the expected duration?

The internship is voluntary and unpaid. Interns work a minimum of three months per assignment for Q1 2024 and/or Q2 2024, with the possibility of extending up to six months depending on availability and potential.

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