Communications & Knowledge Management Intern at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The intern will:

• Support a wide range of communication and outreach needs and outputs, including drafting briefing notes, speeches, policy briefs, and press releases; and content development, such as video scriptwriting for public service announcements, web stories, website and social media text.
• Support the development of multimedia communications assets across digital and traditional mediums.
• Support the dissemination of content through media and networks.
• Support the implementation of creative campaigns.
• Analyze social media efforts and create reports on Campaign Activations.
• Promote networking and building relationships with local organisations, groups or individuals and support and/or participate in local volunteering initiatives.
• Undertake programme and policy research as directed.
• Liaise with service providers and creative partners.
• Support the documentation and dissemination of information, reports and study and assessments
• Support in organisation and coordination of events, workshops and conferences
• Other duties to support the work of the Branch as requested.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or Have graduated with a university degree. Applicants must be pursuing qualifications in an area of study that can significantly contribute to the responsibilities outlined and overall work of the Marine and Freshwater Branch, including:
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (particularly, proficiency using MS Office Suite);
• Possess high-level English writing skills;
• Demonstrate organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrate interest in issues related to ecosystems management, restoration, biodiversity conservation, climate change or sustainable development;
• Clear 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;
• Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. Upon completion of the assignment, it is anticipated that the intern will:
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter;
• Have improved communication skills through interaction with UNEP staff, Executive and Senior Management, governments and partner organizations;
• Have developed significant knowledge on the topic of marine and coastal ecosystems and the work of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs;
• Have gained a better understanding of UNEP's operations and the overall United Nations system.