INTERN - ENVIRONMENT AFFAIRS - COMMUNICATIONS (UNEP BRAZIL COUNTRY OFFICE)

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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.

The establishment of a UNEP Office in April 2004 in Brasilia is part of a decentralization strategy aimed at responding more effectively to environmental priorities at national and sub-national levels and to assist in building capacities to address emerging issues, new development challenges and to contribute to combat poverty.

During its first years of operation, the Brazilian Office has focused its activities on the following areas: Promotion of policy dialogue among environment authorities and civil society on the identification of key environmental issues, on the development of sound environmental policies and management tools, providing technical inputs, sharing information and providing support for their implementation; Assessment of the state of Brazilian biomes and ecosystems, evaluating current conditions, pressures, trends and challenges, reviewing effectiveness of management tools and policy responses for the preservation and sustainable use of natural resources; Identification of local capacities and development of adequate alternatives for introducing sustainable patterns of production and consumption; methodologies for preparedness and prevention of environmental emergencies and for anticipating possible negative impacts on the environment of productive processes and industrial developments; Technical advice and sharing of information on the requirements for coping with multilateral environmental agreements, specially to those concerning biodiversity, biosafety, climate change, desertification and management of chemical substances; Fostering partnerships among key actors of private and financial sectors, envisaging the creation of a shared culture of environmental responsibility and sustainable financing; and Promoting integrated actions, coordination and facilitating the exchange of experiences between neighboring countries of the Amazon and Southern Cone sub-regions within the framework of sub-regional integration agreements and environment protocols. To enhance its outreach and convert actions into concrete results, UNEP Brazil works with a wide range of partners, including government institutions, non-governmental organizations, private and academic sectors as well as bilateral and multilateral agencies.

The UNEP/Brazil Office's internship is for six (6) months.

The Internship is UNPAID and part-time.

Interns work five days per week (30 hours) under the supervision of a staff to which they are assigned to.

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 Supervision of the Communication Focal Point, the intern will be supporting UNEP Brazil Country Office in the assistance of the Communication Team:

More specifically, the job will entail the following tasks: •Under supervision of the Communication Focal Point, assist on engaging in strategic communications planning and processes that support UNEP mission, strengthen the visibility of the organization and raise public awareness on environmental issues; •Assist in maintain and regularly update the UNEP Brazil website as well as the UNEP Brazil social medias; •Collect background information and contribute to the preparation of pieces, infographics, newsletters, reports and project documents related to the Office’s projects; •Support maintaining the office’s mailing list updated and contribute to the office network expansion strategies; •Support with Clipping; •Support the contact with the media to generate proactive and positive news coverage; •Assist in the organization of publications, data and files upon request; •Assist the Communication Focal Point in gathering information relevant to the Office Representative in the elaboration of documents and analysis; •Collect background information and contribute to the preparation of reports, project documents and working papers namely in environment-related sectors; •Prepare drafts of documents, correspondence, general reports and overview registry for the Communication Team; •Help develop graphic materials, edit audio-visual content, prepare PowerPoint and Prezi presentations, and other related activities when required; •Support the organization of workshops, seminars and missions; •As required, translate press releases, opinion editorials and other public documents; •On a daily basis, screens incoming correspondence and telephone calls, draft routine correspondence (in Portuguese, English and Spanish) and takes appropriate follow-up action; •Perform other clerical tasks as required. •Support other activities of the Country Office as requested.

Learning expectation: •Knowledge: UNEP works with a wide range of environmental issues. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about the environmental agenda, entering in contact with the latest reports and news related to climate change, biodiversity, pollution, chemicals and waste, energy, among others. •Technical skills: the communication team in the Brazil office is small. Therefore, each person is responsible for multitasks and the environment is dynamic. The intern shall benefit from knowledge exchange with colleagues and shall develop her/his technical skills - writing and proofreading, interviews, launch of global campaigns, reporting, social media content development, website management etc. -, developing a broad view of communication. •Language skills: English and Portuguese are the main languages of the communication unit routine. The intern shall expect to strengthen her/his language skills during the internship. •Management skills: UNEP in Brazil works closely with UNEP's headquarters in Nairobi and with the Regional Office in Panama. The intern shall learn, on a daily basis, about the dynamic of working in international organizations. Also, while supporting the Communication Manager, shall have the opportunity to develop her/his organizational skills.

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 (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. Good knowledge of audiovisual content production and online software for social media and communications, such as Canva, Mailchimp, Mlabs, is desirable. •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.

Preferred area of study: Final year undergraduate or master’s degree student in Media and Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertisement, Marketing and or any relevant Communication field.

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 Excellent writing and perfect command of English and Portuguese are required. Working knowledge of Spanish 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 enrollment 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.