Intern - Public Information

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) New York Office is seeking an intern to support public information activities. The intern will engage with stakeholders to raise environmental awareness and promote change in policy and practice through content creation, event coordination, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Generate content ideas and social media strategies to promote existing and new UNEP digital platforms.
• Contribute to the implementation of global campaign activities and advocacy initiatives.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of meetings and key events such as UN International Days, and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
• Assist in producing compelling graphics and multimedia content including but not limited to infographics, flyers, posters, banners and videos.
• Assist with outreach to media including press briefings and conferences.
• Monitor and update the external web site and internal intranet presence.
• Assist in the timely delivery of flagship information products to key stakeholders and the media.
• Research and prepare clear and compelling reports, stories, presentations and other communications materials in support of organizational priorities.
• Support outreach to partners, governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and youth.
• Attend and report back on relevant meetings, conferences, and other events, as requested.
• Update and maintain contact database for stakeholders and partners, including media.
• Perform any other communications-related duties, as required.
• Support in coordination activities within the New York Office, including events, internal and external meetings, minutes, and presentations.
• Support in Office’s coordination tasks, such as mailing lists; maintenance of databases and shared drives; filing and dispatching of information to staff.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a Master's degree programme in Environmental Sciences, Communications, or International Relations; OR be enrolled in the final academic year of a Bachelor's degree programme in Environmental Sciences, Communications, or International Relations; OR have graduated with a university degree in Environmental Sciences, Communications, or International Relations.
• Applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience; however, relevant experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in IT applications and design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva is considered an asset.
• A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).
• Fluency in English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Skills

• Environmental Sciences
• Communications
• International Relations
• Content Creation
• Event Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Environmental Awareness Promotion
• Adobe Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Canva
• IT Applications

Languages

English, French