Work Location

Nairobi

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 coordinates 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. UN Environment’s Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. UNEP administers the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). The Contracting Parties to the Convention are Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania. In support of its communications, outreach and visibility objectives, the Nairobi Convention Secretariat seeks a creative and motivated intern to contribute to the production of high-quality video and multimedia content. The internship will support storytelling, digital engagement and the visibility of regional marine and coastal initiatives, including major events and campaigns. This Internship position is located at the Nairobi Convention in the UNEP/Ecosystems Division office in Nairobi, Kenya, with the intended purpose of supporting the Convention’s programmes, projects, and reporting mechanisms of Contracting Parties. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention, the Intern will support the conceptualization, production, and dissemination of video and multimedia content highlighting marine and coastal issues across the Western Indian Ocean region. Key responsibilities will include:

Support the planning, research, scripting and storyboarding of video and multimedia content for campaigns, events and digital platforms;
Film and edit video content, including interviews, event highlights, short documentaries, testimonials and human-interest stories;
Produce short-form multimedia content tailored for digital and social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Facebook;
Edit and package multimedia materials by adding subtitles, graphics, transitions, sound design and other visual elements to enhance accessibility and audience engagement;
Support the development of visual storytelling products that showcase programme results, project impacts, regional initiatives and partner engagement;
Assist in producing communication and multimedia materials for key events, including the Twelfth Conference of Parties (COP12) and the Nairobi Convention’s 40th anniversary activities;
Collaborate with technical and programme teams to translate scientific, environmental and policy content into clear, compelling and audience-friendly visual narratives;
Support the organization, cataloging, and maintenance of video, photo and multimedia archives;
Assist in uploading and updating website and other digital content with approved multimedia materials;
Provide support to other communication, outreach, and visibility activities of the Secretariat, as required.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must, at the time of application, 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); or -

Have graduated with a university degree in film production, multimedia, communications, journalism, digital media, media production, visual arts or a related field. In addition:
Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills.
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Has a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter. 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. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. 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. Experience in video production, filming, editing and multimedia storytelling through academic work, internships, freelance assignments, volunteer work or personal projects is desirable. Submission of a portfolio or showreel demonstrating relevant video production and editing skills is highly desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another language is an added advantage. NOTE: "Fluency" equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, and understand), and "knowledge" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

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.

Communications and Multimedia Intern (Video Production)