Communication Intern
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
NAIROBI
Expected duration
6 MONTHS
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This internship is based in the UNEP Communication Division at the Nairobi duty station. The purpose of this internship is to support communications activities related to the Climate Action Pillar and other initiatives that are key to the priorities of the UNEP Communication Division. Under the direct supervision of the Global Lead, Communications and Advocacy, Climate Action Pillar: The Intern will: • Support the coordination and launch of climate publications. • Support the outreach and distribution of key UNEP reports and campaigns to relevant audiences, partners and networks, ensuring appropriate and timely follow-up. • Coordinate updates to climate-related webpages and help ensure content remains accurate and current. • Support the planning and delivery of key climate related events and campaign activations. • Track communications outputs and funded deliverables, contributing to internal, periodic and donor reporting. • Prepare meeting notes for select recurring meetings and follow up on agreed actions. • Lead selected initiatives based on their interests and skills, under supervision. • Liaise with UNEP’s editorial, multimedia, social media, web and translation teams to support the timely delivery of communications products. • Where relevant, apply design skills to support the preparation and adaptation of presentations, social media assets and other communications materials. • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). (c).Preferred areas of studies: Communication, International affairs, or environment-related field preferred. No working experience is required. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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