Communications Intern (STAP)
Assist with communication products, research, and event preparations.
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Overview
Assist with communication products, research, and event preparations.
You have:
- Enrollment in or completion of a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or enrollment in or completion of the final academic year of a first university degree programme in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Washington, DC
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that 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 located within the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) Secretariat in Washington, DC. STAP provides independent scientific and technical advice to the GEF on its policies, strategies, programs, and projects. Under the supervision of the Communication Focal Point, the selected intern will perform duties to include, but not limited to, the following: -Assist with the production of communication products, including conducting research, compiling information, and coordinating logistics; -Assist with drafting news articles, and updating the STAP website; -Assist with content and design of social media posts and conduct analysis of social media metrics; -Assist with preparations for events, photography, and talking points; compile, analyze, and organize data for office reports; -Attend meetings and draft summaries; -Perform other tasks as necessary.
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) in communications, journalism, public relations or related field. 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 should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a communication project you assisted with and your role in it? | This question assesses your relevant experience and contribution to communication tasks. | Discuss a specific project where you played a key role and outline your responsibilities. |
| How would you handle a last-minute request for a social media post? | This question evaluates your ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to analyze social media metrics effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you conducted research for a previous project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize multiple tasks when working on a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced when drafting articles or reports and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure your content is engaging for your target audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or methods would you use to prepare for events? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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