Work Location

NAIROBI

Expected duration

6 MONTHS

Duties and Responsibilities

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 internship is in the Digital Strategy Section of the Communication Division of UNEP. The section is responsible for digital communications activities and includes social media, web, internal communications and news and media units. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Digital Strategy, the intern will: 1. Research, compile, draft and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of social media and web content, often under tight deadlines. 2. Monitor analyze statistics related to digital content. 3. Gather social media and web content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.). 4. Assist in the creation of original content for digital platforms. 5. Attend meetings as an observer. 6. Manage meeting agendas and draft meeting notes. 7. Create presentations and training curricula. 8. Carry out research tasks and provide inputs into digital strategy planning and activities. 9. Assists with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants 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.

Languages

English 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 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.