Intern - Public Information [temporary]

vor 1 Woche


Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

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.
The Disasters and Conflicts Branch extends UNEP work to areas of the world where the natural and human environment have been damaged from conflicts or disasters. Specialized environmental expertise is provided to rapidly identify risks to health, livelihoods and ecosystem services and to integrate environmental needs within the recovery process.

The Disasters and Conflicts Branch promotes sustainable management of natural resources in conflict and disaster affected countries. It works across four core pillars:
1.Post-Crisis Environmental Assessments
2.Post-Crisis Environmental Recovery
3.Environmental Cooperation for Peacebuilding, and
4.Disaster Risk Reduction

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 Disasters and Conflicts Branch is working directly with teams in Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan and South Sudan, as well as at a global level on communications related to its work.

The Internship is for 6 months and UNPAID. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
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.
Have demonstrated 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.

**Responsibilities**:
Support the Disasters and Conflicts Branch’s communications and outreach activities:
a) Contribute to the preparation of communications campaigns for international days;
b) Support with editing and writing of news stories and social media posts;
c) Support with the development and design of communication products, such as presentations, flyers, reports, social media cards, etc.;
d) Support the Disasters and Conflicts Branch’s Knowledge Management activities, including updating publications lists and databases;
e) Explore new communications channels and creative ways for the Disasters and Conflicts Branch to improve its communications;
f) Support in taking meeting minutes for the weekly staff meeting, as requested; g) Where relevant, undertake short English to French/Spanish/Arabic translation tasks to broaden reach of communications products;
h) Any other tasks, as requested.

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’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education
1. Undergraduate or master’s degree (but within one year of graduation) or currently enrolled in a master’s Programme
2. Background in communications, environmental sciences, environmental policy, disaster management, climate change studies, graphic design, environment-related advocacy, or other related fields
3.Strong interest and familiarity with social media and online communications
4. Experience in web content management systems and desktop publishing would be an asset

Work Experience

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