Communications Intern at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Responsibilities

• Communication and Visibility Document activities and events under the Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya (PLEAD) through high-quality photography, videography, and written reports.
• Design and develop promotional materials, including infographics, brochures, and digital content, to enhance the visibility and engagement of PLEAD initiatives.
• Draft and disseminate communication materials in accordance with PLEAD Communications Guidelines and UNODC visibility standards.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of communication efforts to ensure alignment with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) branding and outreach objectives.  

Internal Communication

• Prepare internal reports and updates using standardized templates and communication tools.
• Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date archive of communication materials for internal use and institutional memory.
• Support internal information flow by ensuring timely sharing of relevant updates within the PLEAD team and with key UNODC stakeholders.  

Stakeholder and Event Support

• Assist in the planning and coordination of events and meetings, including logistical support and preparation of background documents, presentations, speeches, and talking points.
• Develop briefing notes and materials for meetings with stakeholders, implementing partners, and representatives of other UN agencies. Document events and compile comprehensive post-event summaries and reports.

Substantive Contributions

• Assist in the preparation of analytical content, background papers, and knowledge products in support of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme.
• Contribute to the management of PLEAD’s social media presence by drafting, editing, and updating content to showcase programme milestones and achievements.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 

• be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); 
• be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent), preferably in a field related to communications or public information.  
• Be computer literate in standard software applications. 
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and  
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.  
• 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 recently completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme, preferably in a field related to communications or public information.  
• 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. 
• Applicants should have good knowledge of specialized software applications, such as MS Stream, Trello, Canva or similar. Ability to record and edit video content is required.