Communication & Social Media Intern

Work LocationIn person, Nairobi Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference, and information services (www.unon.org). This internship is located in United Nations Information Service (UNIS) and Visitors’ Service Department, Nairobi. UNIS is responsible for promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by communicating the work of the UN to a local audience in local languages, engaging local and regional partners, and, overall, bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves. The intern will be under the supervision of the UNON, UNIS, United Nations Visitors Service, Public Information Officer. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. 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 Public Information Officer in UN Information Service or Chief of Visitors Service, the intern will contribute in the following ways: - Assist in Photography assignments; - Ensure that all requests and instructions from UNIS pertaining to photography/videography requirements are fulfilled, including production of short videos in line with current digital audience needs; - Assist in setting up UNWeb TV services; - Assist in drafting meeting highlights for the UN Communications Group (UNCG-K); - Assist with receiving official guests at the UNON entrance during main events; - Assist with translation of content and sharing with relevant partners; - Assist with Rapporteurs assignments; - Assist with setting up UNIS Nairobi meetings and highlights; - Assist with drafting stories show casing the results of UN’s work from reports; - Assist in researching and writing short pieces of content for UNIS platforms, outreach events and other activities; - Assist in creating new and compelling visual assets using programmes such as Canva, Adobe In-design, Illustrator for UNIS social media platforms and website; - Assist in drafting content for the UNIS Nairobi or Visitors Service social media platforms and website and enhancing interactivity. - Assist in daily media monitoring and gathering newspaper headlines; - Assist in increasing online engagements on Facebook live with youths in line with the UNIS advocacy campaigns and events; - Assist in setting up registrations for participants including media accreditation and registration; - Any other assignments. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants 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 Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (MicroSoft Office Suite). 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 areas of studies: Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Social Sciences, Graphic Design, IT or any other 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 must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Proficiency in applications (graphic/motion, graphic design and photo editing software such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere and/or After Effects, and Canva) is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.