INTERN – Communications Intern
Assist UNEP in communications and media-related tasks
Overview
Assist UNEP in communications and media-related tasks
You have:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme or the final year of a bachelor's degree program.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
- Preferred area of study includes communications, media, journalism, or digital media.
- Be computer literate in standard software applications.
- Demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its ideals.
- Ability to successfully interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Beirut
Expected duration
3-6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Org. Setting and Reporting: 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. UNEP 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 position is established at West Asia office - Beirut, Lebanon, under the direct supervision of the Regional Information Officer. Intern duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: - Daily press monitoring and collection of information on environment issues in the region - assisting with the drafting of information material - Fetching and developing social media content - Updating communications list of events and calendar - Updating talking points - performing other research-related duties as required - Any other business as requested
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following educational 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. d. Preferred Area of Study: (communications, media, journalism, digital media). Specific Qualifications: a. Be computer literate in standard software applications. b. Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. c. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required.
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 you engaged with a diverse group of people? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to work in a multicultural environment. | Provide an example where you successfully communicated or collaborated with individuals from different backgrounds. |
| What interests you about working with the United Nations? | The interviewer aims to gauge your knowledge of and commitment to UN values. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about your experience with social media platforms in a professional setting. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a research project you have undertaken. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |