Marketing and CommunicationsInternshipEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.
Role Overview
This position is based within the Climate Finance Unit (CFU). The individual will support the communications team in executing digital and traditional communication strategies to promote the Unit's initiatives on climate finance, nature-based solutions, and sustainable land use.
Responsibilities
Support the CFU Communications Lead in developing and implementing the Unit’s communications strategy across digital and traditional channels.
Support in drafting, editing, and proofreading communications materials including newsletters, blog posts, social media content, press releases, and website updates.
Assist in the design and production of visual communications materials such as infographics, fact sheets, brochures, and presentation templates.
Support the documentation of CFU events, workshops, and milestones through photography, note-taking, and post-event write-ups.
Help maintain and update the Unit’s online presence, including website content and social media accounts.
Support in monitoring media coverage and compile media roundups related to the Unit’s work on climate finance, nature-based solutions, and sustainable land use.
Participate in CFU’s internal meetings and assist the team in preparing report documents and communication resources.
Support in any other duties on a needs basis.
Qualifications and Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Preferred fields of study include: International Relations, Geography, Environmental Science, Energy Policy, Communications, Business Administration, or a related discipline focusing on climate change, sustainable development, and/or international environmental governance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official United Nations careers portal. Please visit the following link to start your application: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1218096 which redirects to the official portal at careers.un.org.
