Communications and Knowledge Management Intern, Nairobi, Kenya

Overview

Work Location Nairobi - Kenya (Office-Based) Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities 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". Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. This post is located in UNEP / Ecosystems Division / Biodiversity, Landscapes and People Unit. The intern will support the execution of the communications and knowledge management for the Global Peatlands Initiative, an initiative with the aim to protect peatlands as the world’s largest carbon stock, and enhance seamless connection and synergy with broader Biodiversity, Landscapes and People Unit’s knowledge management. Specific tasks and responsibilities The intern will support the Biodiversity, Landscapes and People Unit in communications and knowledge management for the Global Peatlands Initiative Phase II project. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (P3), the intern will: • Regularly update and enhance the use of the GPI Knowledge Management tracker, fact sheets and resources for speeches, presentations, briefing notes, and/or videos; • Draft content for and update the UNEP-peatlands page within the UNEP websites as well as the GPI website and partners hub, online M-Director and D-groups GPI community of practice and social media outreach channels; • Draft news articles or blogs on subjects relevant to peatlands restoration, conservation and sustainable management, such as ecosystem services, trans-boundary collaboration, conservation and carbon finance, biodiversity and climate change; • Assist with preparations for the GPI Steering Committee meetings, and various virtual or face to face meetings of the partnership and attend if held in Nairobi; • Assist with organizing ad hoc meetings, workshops or teleconferences and preparing meeting agendas, summaries, minutes and follow up communications as required; • Provide regular communication liaison within the GPI Partnership and with members of the public as required; • Undertake other tasks as required, and in accordance with the intern's interests and experience. Reporting lines The intern will be under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (P3) of the Global Peatlands Initiative, within the Biodiversity, Landscapes and People Unit and will work closely with various UNEP Divisions and Regional Offices. Qualifications/special skills Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants must be pursuing qualifications in an area of study that can significantly contribute to the responsibilities outlined and overall work of the Global Peatlands Initiative project. Applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: 1. Background in environmental sciences, environmental policy, biodiversity and conservation, development studies, or related field; 2. 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. 3. Excellent written and spoken communication skills are required 4. Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. 5. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Languages English, French and Spanish are working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in French and/or Spanish is desirable. Additional Information Not available. Intern Specific text 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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.