Intern - Communications at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

duties and responsibilities:

• Planning and shooting high quality photos and videos to capture various milestones of the project.
• Transform raw footage into compelling stories through creative editing.
• Regularly update the UN internet websites and UNON intranet sites with project articles and stories in support of the overall CFP Communication Strategy.
• Support development of the CFP social media strategy and coordinate its implementation. Serve as focal point for CFP social media accounts.
• Monitor and moderate comments on social media posts, intervening as appropriate to guide a story/conversation.
• Prepare brochures, presentations and other marketing material to solicit Voluntary Contributions or in-kind contributions from Member States and other potential donors for various aspects of the project.
• Draft/compile information and communication products for target audiences, including press releases, reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, etc. Focus communication on project updates including the 'sustainability' and 'accessibility for persons with disabilities' initiatives, which are key drivers of the project.
• Organize or participate in the organization of conferences, official high-level visits, press briefings, meetings etc.
• Prepares presentations and briefing materials for officials prior to their participation in such events.
• Works with the Communication focal points at United Nations Information Service (UNIS) and Office of the Office of the Director General to share information and create awareness on the CFP. Performs other duties as assigned.

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),
• Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent in the past two years.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (MS Office Suite).
• Demonstrate 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 study: Studies in Journalism and Communication, Development Studies, Public Relations, International Relations, or 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.
• Experience in developing information/communications products for target audiences such press releases, reports, brochures, briefings, photographs, video clips, newsletters, catalogues is desirable. Good understanding of camera work, lighting, and composition is required.
• Knowledge of photography, video and graphic editing tools is required