Work Location

Nairobi, Kenya

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. UNEP’s Disasters and Conflicts Branch 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. The Disasters and Conflicts Branch extends UNEP’s work to areas of the world where the natural and human environment have been damaged from conflicts or disasters. The Disasters and Conflicts Branch promotes sustainable management of natural resources in conflict and disaster affected countries. The branch’s work demonstrates to decision makers the importance of natural resources management as a precondition for sustainable development and as an instrument for peace building and disaster risk reduction. More information can be found at www.unep.org/disastersandconflicts. Within the Branch, the Risk Management and Peacebuilding Section (RMPB Section) provides support on promoting Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR) for helping support mandates defined by international frameworks such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The RMPB Section also supports UNEP’s engagement with the Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) and the Horn of Africa Climate Security Hub. Through upscaling Eco-DRR initiatives and Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) approaches, the Section provides technical expertise to stakeholders, programme partners, and vulnerable communities to help advocate and adopt Eco-DRR and CPS approaches within various contexts, with a focus on nature-based solutions for enhancing disaster and climate resilience for peace. Furthermore, the RMPB Section addresses rising industrial risks, fortifying environmental governance, addressing climate security to mitigate pollution incidents, and safeguard public health. UNEP works closely with national and local Governmental institutions, communities, industry partners, academia and civil society to promote environmental best practices. The RMPB Section also liaises with other Units of the Branch in addressing environmental drivers and impacts of disaster risks and conflict as well as supporting conflict and disaster affected countries in addressing pressing environmental risks to help promote sustainable stabilization, recovery and reconstruction efforts. This internship position is for a person who will support UNEP’s programmatic, evaluative, communications and outreach activities for our RMPB Section portfolio and support the teams partnerships and networks. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35-40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. Specific tasks and responsibilities :- Support day-to-day management and operations of the RMPB Section, including: a. Update and maintain all documentation regarding RMPB Section related project communication materials into consolidated electronic filing systems in MS Teams; b. Maintain and monitor the RMPB Section’s content management systems, social media follower database, and Flickr account; c. Support the implementation of RMPB Section’s communication strategy, especially through the use of social media and newsletters; d. Develop a RMPB Section’s weekly newsletter focusing on CPS and Eco-DRR related issues and respond to user inquiries; e. Assist in the daily maintenance of RMPB Section’s knowledge management platforms including the Virtual Global Support Centre; f. Provide content creation support for RMPB Section social media channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; g. Contribute ideas to help increase RMPB Section audience engagement across digital channels; h. Support further development and maintenance of the RMPB Section website, especially the “About page”, “Experts page”, and “Case studies”. 4. Support the work on Risk Management and Peacebuilding Section: a. Support to developing programmatic content for the RMPB Section, including conducting background research for concept notes and programme documents; b. Support the development of Climate Security Risk assessments, help manage project deliverables and policy support. c. Support in organizing and executing events, such as webinars and conference side events, including drafting agendas, invitations and preparatory documents, preparing presentations and taking minutes and follow-up on agreed action points; d. Support with the creation of communications products, such as presentations, flyers etc. e. Updating of RMPB Section/CSM websites as requested; f. Support the RMPB Section monitoring, evaluation, data collection and analysis to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through visualization of qualitative, quantitative and geospatial (GIS) analyses to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting; g. Any other research and communication tasks, as required. h. Support the secretariat and management of the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR)

Qualifications/special skills

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate program with background in communications, environmental sciences, environmental policy, disaster management, climate change studies, informational graphics, graphic design, environment-related advocacy, or other related fields Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Strong interest and familiarity with social media and online communication tools. Experience in web content management systems and graphics design (using Adobe Suite or Canva) would be an asset.

Languages

Proficiency in English (spoken and written). Knowledge of another UN language is an asset. Competencies

Strong research and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency in data management and visualization tools.
Organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

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.

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