Intern - Environment Affairs [temporary]

vor 1 Woche

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

Communications are a key strategic priority for UNEP as part of the organization’s mandate to advocate for
the environment. This is achieved through a wide range of communications activities at national and global
level, including an active social media presence. The RD&CGSB is working directly with teams in many
countries around the world, as well as at a global level on communications related to its work.
In addition, since 2008, UNEP has supported a unique partnership of 28 organisations known as the
Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR), which promotes and advocates for
ecosystem-based solutions for disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) as well as adaptation to climate changerelated
risks. PEDRR is the primary platform through which UNEP collaborates and leverages its influence
on Eco-DRR. UNEP’s Eco-DRR portfolio has five components: global advocacy, capacity building and
training, field implementation, development of knowledge products and partnerships. UNEP hosts the
Secretariat of PEDRR which disseminates a weekly newsletter and manages PEDRR’s social media and public
outreach.
UNEP is currently implementing a second phase of its Eco-DRR Programme, with funding from the European
Commission and the Government of Norway. This Project will work in 13 countries from Asia, Africa and
Latin America / Caribbean regions and aim to scale up Eco-DRR implementation in countries and
communities. By doing so, the Project aims to catalyze increased public and private sector investments in
Eco-DRR and develop different “models” for achieving and demonstrating how Eco-DRR can be up-scaled.
This internship position is for a person who will support UNEP’s communications and outreach activities for
our Disaster Risk Reduction portfolio and support the PEDRR Secretariat and its other partnerships and
networks.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35-40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department
or office to which they are assigned.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Support day-to-day management and operations of the PEDRR Secretariat, including:
a. Update and maintain all the documentation regarding the partnership into consolidated
physical and electronic filing systems for real-time monitoring;
b. Maintain the Friends of PEDRR Network database as well as PEDRR Trained Trainers and
Participants’ database;
c. Support development and implementation of PEDRR’s communication strategy, especially
through the use of social media;
d. Develop PEDRR newsletter updates on Eco-DRR related issues on a weekly basis for wide
distribution; and maintain the google news group on PEDRR;
e. Assist in the daily maintenance of PEDRR’s knowledge management platforms;
f. Provide content creation support for PEDRR’s social media channels, including LinkedIn,
YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter;
g. Contribute to strategies for increasing audience engagement across digital channels;
h. Support further development and maintenance of the PEDRR website, especially the virtual library updating, “Experts page”, “Case studies”;
Support the work on Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction:
a. Support the Massive Open Online Course through monitoring the discussion forum,
monitoring the social media outreach, assisting the communications focal point in other
tasks as needed;
b. Support in organizing virtual events, such as webinars and conferences;
c. Support with the creation of communications products, such as presentations, flyers;
d. Where relevant, undertake short English to French/Spanish translation tasks to broaden
reach of communications products;
e. Support with drafting other communications, such as letters, policy briefs, speaking notes.
3. Support UNEP’s other Disaster Risk Reduction related activities, including:
a. Updating of UNEP DRR website/webpages, as requested;
b. Undertaking literature reviews and research on specific DRR topics, as agreed between
c. Any other tasks, as required.

Competencies
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’

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