INTERN - ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS - COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH (Jamaica Office)

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

The Latin America and the Caribbean Office located in Panama City works closely with the 33 countries of the region - including 16 small island developing States, with a population of about 650 million people. The office works to serve the needs of the region and its activities are integrated into the work programs approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly of UN Environment (UNEA). The LAC Office maintains the core communications function with dedicated staff, but communications and outreach is delegated to its Caribbean Sub-Regional Office (CSRO) based in Kingston, Jamaica for the Caribbean countries. CSRO coordinates and facilitates outreach to Caribbean countries in association with various UNEP Divisions, offices, units, programmes and project initiatives. CSRO also works in close partnership with UN Country Teams (UNCTs) and other development partners, with UN agencies, funds and programmes (AFPs), research institutions and non-governmental organizations. The objective is to support countries to achieve their national mandates and international commitments on e.g. the 2030 Agenda, SDG and climate targets. The CSRO has a small team, comprising Head of Office, Programme Management Officer, Team Assistant and sundry temporary personnel. From time to time the CSRO hosts project staff conducting activities in the sub-region (e.g. Global Environment Facility Task Managers). UNEP is expected to transmit information to a range of audiences on project status, outputs and outcomes and to report on the overall progress made by countries towards achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The CSRO communicates to Caribbean countries the priorities of UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy (2022-2025), related biennial Programme of Work (2022-2023), as well as information on other programmes, projects, events and activities. Outreach activities include but are not necessarily limited to, identifying, cultivating and/or engaging key contacts in countries and within organizations (public & private sectors, NGO, development partners, UN AFPs etc.). Outreach establishes stakeholder feedback loops; ensures good understanding of the most effective ways of transmitting and sharing information; nurtures and facilitates partnerships; and, inter alia, helps to identify and recruit top talent. Collectively, these actions will also help the CSRO to develop a bank of intelligent data and information that can be used to inform UNEP activities and improve performance. This is a significant task that is constantly evolving in the LAC & CSRO offices. Although the CSRO does not have a dedicated communications function, current activities are supported by LAC Office and variously performed by the existing CSRO team, supplemented with temporary staff. UNEP encourages development of young professional talent and provides internship opportunities to work alongside its professional and project staff, to learn and develop technical, functional and/or interactive team skills during the period. In this regard, the CSRO is seeking a motivated, capable and enterprising young professional to serve as Communications and Outreach Intern in its Jamaica office for 6-months commencing October 2022. The Internship will be primarily focused on supporting the CSRO’s functional communications and outreach activities, which are described further below. One (or more) intern(s) is sought for a six-month internship period. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns will work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of the Head of the Caribbean Sub-Regional Office.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.

Responsibilities Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background, the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the CSRO, the Intern will work with the CSRO team to carry out the following responsibilities and in consultation with the LAC Office communications team for additional strategic context: 1) Review strategic CSRO communications targets: - Identify high value targets in the Caribbean based on review of the range of communications targets e.g. ministry of environment &/or other ministerial focal points; UN system – resident coordinator offices (RCOs) & UNCTs; civil society groups, development partners, and other stakeholders. - Segment communications &/or outreach needs by target where appropriate and describe the preferred mode/s of communication and outreach for each.

2) Collaborate with UNEP LAC Office Communications team on activities in the Caribbean & application of UNEP’s Visual Identity Manual: - Develop &/or update web content for CSRO's online presence, including where possible use of photos, updating resource links etc. in line with organizational standards. - Identify strategic opportunities to increase the visibility of CSRO activities and advocacy. - Support at least 2 relevant social media and/or thematic campaigns, where prioritized.

3) Structure CSRO communications modalities: - Design and develop templates and/or structured modalities for communicating and for outreach to identified target groups. - Support CSRO on media engagement, including developing a regional network of relevant media targets to increase visibility and messaging for UNEP/CSRO thematic work and advocacy, which are consistent with organizational standards. - Identify measures and indicators of improvement/progress/success for CSRO communications, in accordance with the UNEP PoW framework (thematic, enabling, foundational).

4) Where required, contribute to design &/or content editing for: - Op-eds, articles, blog posts, press releases, and social media packs. - Human/impact stories and photo stories to highlight the impact and good practices from UNEP’s Caribbean projects and initiatives. This might require collaboration with other UNEP offices and sub-programmes. - Formulation of project case studies, project briefs/factsheets and other information materials e.g. organizing or reporting on meetings, conferences and/or workshops. ¿ Review, revision &/or updating content for the existing e-newsletter, for re-launch and/or dissemination in the region, including but not limited to updates on relevant and emerging environmental trends and issues, to inform project &/or programme development.

5) Perform any other tasks as requested by the CSRO Head.

Competencies Communication: - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively -Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately - Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication - Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience -Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork: - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals - Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others - Places team agenda before personal agenda -Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position - Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Client Orientation: - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view - Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect - Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions - Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems - Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects - Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education 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

Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;

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.

Have advanced organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Final year undergraduate or master’s degree student in environmental policy, climate change, natural resource management, development, energy efficiency and/or related field of studies.

Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required, since work will require research and communication, including reading and interviews, in English. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice Your application for this internship must include: 1.A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: -Title of the degree you are currently pursuing -Graduation Date -IT skills and programmes you are proficient in -Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).

2.Proof of enrolment from current University (if not graduated).

3.A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) taking into consideration the minimum requirements of the Organization and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.