INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

Organizational Context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority, setting the environmental agenda and promoting sustainable development within the UN system. The UNEP New York Office represents UNEP at UN Headquarters, fostering partnerships and information exchange. This internship is based in the New York Office, contributing to UNEP's mandate.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to support the UNEP New York Office in raising environmental awareness and promoting policy change through various communication activities. The intern will assist in developing content, implementing campaigns, coordinating events, producing multimedia materials, and engaging with stakeholders, partners, and media. The role contributes to integrating the environmental dimension into global discussions at UN Headquarters and linking environmental outcomes with intergovernmental processes. The internship is for six months, full-time, with potential for remote work.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist the Public Information Officer in a range of communication tasks. This includes generating content ideas and social media strategies, contributing to global campaign activities, and planning/coordinating meetings and key events. Responsibilities also involve producing graphics and multimedia content, assisting with media outreach and press briefings, monitoring and updating websites, and preparing reports and presentations. Additionally, the intern will support outreach to partners, attend and report on relevant meetings, maintain contact databases, and assist with general office coordination tasks such as managing mailing lists and shared drives.

Work Experience

Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, relevant experience is highly desirable. Proficiency in IT applications and design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva is considered an asset.

Skills

Content generation, social media strategy, campaign implementation, event planning and coordination, multimedia content production (graphics, videos), media outreach, website monitoring and updating, report writing, presentation preparation, stakeholder outreach, database management, IT application proficiency (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva), strong communication (written and verbal), teamwork, and client orientation.

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