Communication and Multimedia

Nairobi

6 months

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. 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. This internship is hosted by UNEP’s Ecosystems Division in the Regional Seas Branch (RSB). The Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The overall objective of the UNEP's Ecosystems Division is to support countries in conserving, restoring and sustainably managing their terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems, the biodiversity they contain and the products and services they provide for human well-being and prosperity. Focusing on tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution across marine, coastal and aquatic ecosystems, the Regional Seas Branch coordinates the Regional Seas Programme (RSP), covering 18 Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans (Regional Seas). These frameworks address the accelerating degradation of the world’s oceans and coastal areas, while linking regional efforts with global processes including the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Regional Seas Branch (or designated supervisor), the Intern will support the planning, research, production, and dissemination of communication and multimedia materials across the Regional Seas Programme. The role will contribute to strengthening visibility, knowledge sharing, and storytelling across the 18 Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans (Regional Seas). Responsibilities The intern will work with the RSB and support the overall technical and coordination needs related to the implementation of the Branch’s projects and programmes, as well as assist in coordinating activities across the 18 Regional Seas. Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, the intern will: (a) Draft and produce communication materials in different formats, for example, Regional Seas newsletters, website articles, social media content, briefs, talking points, speeches and human-interest stories. (b) Develop and edit multimedia content like photos, videos, infographics, presentations, and other visibility materials that support Regional Seas communication outputs. (c) Support the planning and delivery of communication campaigns and visibility efforts for key events, including the Regional Seas global meetings, World Cleanup Day, and United Nations Climate Change Conference. (d) Support the sharing of communication products through digital platforms, media outlets, and partner networks, while updating and maintaining Regional Seas communication platforms by uploading news, events, and publications and keeping the content and editorial plan up to date. (e) Perform other duties to support the work of the Branch, as requested and in accordance with the Intern's interests.

Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: - Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); - Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent); or - Have graduated with a university degree in journalism and communications, media production, graphic design, information technology, or a related field. In addition: • Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills. • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. • Has a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. 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. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. Do you have a background in communications, journalism, media, or a related field? No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Program. Your training, education, advanced coursework, or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Please explain how you meet this criterion, with examples of your experience in communication, digital content, or multimedia work, for example, writing for websites, managing social media, or contributing to newsletters or blogs.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another language is an added advantage. NOTE: "Fluency" equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, and understand), and "knowledge" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

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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.

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.