UN Intern - Programme Management - Communications - Writing and Social Media Jobs in Kenya
UN Intern - Programme Management - Communications - Writing and Social Media Jobs in Kenya
Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Environment (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.
UNEP’s Science Division is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information and assessing global and regional environmental trends to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action on the environment.
The internship is located in the UNEP’s Science Division, Science Policy Business Forum Unit of the Chief Scientists’ Office at the Nairobi duty station. This advertisement is seeking five interns.
The duration of an Internship is three months’ minimum; maximum six months.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
Follow up on actions related to the specific functions in the Science Policy Business Forum unit, i.e. research, technical support, event management support, creation and management of databases, as well as provide office support and perform various administrative functions in the unit.
Duties may include, but not limited to:
Communications, writing and social media Support
Draft and support implementation of communications and social media strategy
Draft well written media pitches and press releases
Design and manage web content
Performs research work
Perform a wide range of office support and administrative functions.
Draft communication documents as required; produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports, to include invitations, program and agendas, event materials.
Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases.
Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format.
Assists in the maintenance and management of the Unit’s databases
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
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
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 a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Shall be computer literate in standard software applications;
Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Field of study: Degree in one or more of the following fields of study: Communication, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Economics.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the Internship Programme.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in written and oral English is required.
Working knowledge of other UN official languages especially Chinese is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 8th August 2019
For more information and job application details, see; UN Intern - Programme Management - Communications - Writing and Social Media Jobs in Kenya
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