UNEP Finance Initiative

vor 1 Monat

Genf, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit
UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Communications and Events Intern Job details

Job type: Internship

Location

Geneva, GE

Full job description

Work Location: Geneva/Remote

Duration: 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Assist with the writing, editing and design of communication content, including newsletters, social media, event announcements, web content, digital content and other targeted communications.
  2. Assist with managing UNEP FI website, managing day to day updates and content development.
  3. Assist with media outreach and with social media outreach.
  4. Assistance with day-to-day coordination of events.
  5. Assist with the communications for virtual events and webinars, advancing the sustainable finance agenda to audiences around the globe.
  6. Assist with the rollout of new digital tools and development of best practice guidelines.
  7. Social media and video editing skills would be good to have.
Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

  1. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
  2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
  3. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Last year Undergraduate in communications, journalism, environmental studies, development studies, economics, business administration, finance, environmental studies, ideally with some experience in communications. 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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

Additional Information
  1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:
    1. Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
    2. Graduation Date
    3. IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
    4. Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship
    5. Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).
  2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).
  3. A copy of the degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

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

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