Intern
Support the UNEP BRS Secretariat with social media and digital content creation.
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Overview
Support the UNEP BRS Secretariat with social media and digital content creation.
You have:
- Enroll in a graduate school program or equivalent, or higher.
- Enroll in the final academic year of a first university degree program.
- Graduate with a university degree, must start the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
- Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Geneva
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Org. Setting 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 at Headquarters of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Convention in Geneva. The Secretariat of the BRS Conventions brings together the three leading multilateral environmental agreements that share the common objective of protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and wastes. The interested candidate will: • Research, ideate and develop social media products that are compelling, relevant and catchy in different formats, including videos, cards, infographics and interactive content to be used across all BRS digital channels in three languages. • Support the creation of posts in English for BRS social media platforms, focusing on multimedia stories, campaigns and UN International Days; • Provide assistance in researching, curating and presenting stories, images and videos on BRS’s digital platforms, including Trello boards. • Assist in producing language versions of videos and graphics. • Support the team in the production of weekly, monthly and yearly analytics reports. • Assist in the work and coordination with influencers and partners. • Support the team in the production of the BRS Highlights Newsletter
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Preferred: Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, Digital Design, Visual Display of Scientific Information
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
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 time when you had to create engaging content for a diverse audience? | This question assesses your ability to tailor content for different demographics. | Provide specific examples of content you've created and the impact it had. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest trends in digital content and social media? | The interviewer wants to know if you are proactive in learning and adapting. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with analytics and reporting in digital platforms. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever worked collaboratively with a team on a project? Tell us about it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What graphic design tools are you proficient in, and how have you applied them in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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