Public Information - Communication

Work LocationNAIROBI Expected duration6 MONTHS Duties and ResponsibilitiesUN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that 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. 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. UNEP's Communication Division is seeking to recruit interns to support communication activities related to World Environment Day, Champions of the Earth, UN Environment Assembly, and other initiatives that are key to the priorities of the UNEP Communication Division. Under the general guidance of the Chief of Section, Public Advocacy and Communications, and under the direct supervision of the Communications Lead, Special Events. Key Tasks: • Assist in generating a variety of communication materials, such as meeting notes, email responses, draft background papers, graphics, and digital analyses. • Assist in coordination within the Division and across other departments for a variety of projects and initiatives. • Support the management of partnerships for World Environment Da, Champions of the Earth, and UN Environment Assembly (e.g., drafting meeting minutes, responding to inquiries, conducting follow-ups, updating databases, performing due diligence processes, monitoring and collecting data). • Support outreach activities for various public advocacy campaigns and activities. • Assist with the organization of internal and external meetings and events. • Support the drafting of wrap-up reports and the day-to-day communication of campaign activities. • Provide administrative, project management, and information management support. • Carry out other duties on an as-needed basis as may be required. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Preferred areas of studies: Communications, Information Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Media Studies, Journalism, or related field. No work experience is required. 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. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. 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.