United Nations Environment Programme is looking for a Communications Intern

Result of Service

The internship will strengthen GGKP’s visibility, engagement, and knowledge-sharing efforts among stakeholders working on inclusive green growth. Through effective communication materials, digital content management, and event support, the intern will contribute to improving the dissemination and accessibility of GGKP resources.

Work Location

Geneva

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. 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. Within UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division (IED), the Resources and Markets Branch (RMB) supports public policies and private-sector initiatives that advance efficient, clean and safe industrial production methods while creating the enabling conditions for sustainable consumption within value chains in high-impact sectors. The RMB hosts the Secretariat of the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP), an initiative led by UNEP, UNIDO, the World Bank, the OECD and GGGI that aims at facilitating the sharing, promotion and application of green economy best practices and impactful solutions, capitalizing on the knowledge and experience generated across the globe by those who are leading the transition through innovative policy instruments, business models and technologies, financing mechanisms and investments, as well as through international cooperation and technical assistance.

As an established global knowledge brokerage, GGKP’s mission is to empower government decision makers, companies and financial institutions with evidence-based knowledge that can best support them to contribute effectively to the green and circular economy transition. GGKP provides its best practice knowledge brokerage services through its three core platforms, the Green Policy Platform, the Green Industry Platform, and the Green Finance Platform, as well as its online interactive community space, the Green Forum. In addition to its three platforms and the Green Forum, GGKP also provides targeted knowledge management, communication and stakeholder engagement services for global projects funded under the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

The internship is unpaid and full-time for a six-month period. Interns work five days per week.

Under the direct supervision of the GGKP Coordinator, the intern will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Supporting the collection, curation, and dissemination of knowledge products, including case studies, impact stories, lessons learned, and reports.
• Assisting in the development and management of GGKP knowledge partnerships, initiatives, tools, and solutions.
• Contributing to the planning and implementation of GGKP virtual and onsite events, including a major virtual event on green growth and innovation.
• Helping to improve and maintain the GGKP photo repository.
• Providing input on and assisting with the design of outreach materials such as social media cards, infographics, flyers, and videos.
• Providing assistance in updating the GGKP homepage to reflect updates on initiatives and developments.
• Supporting content development and community engagement on GGKP’s online platform, the Green Forum, by drafting and curating posts, moderating discussion groups, and updating thematic pages.
• Assisting in researching and gathering content for GGKP’s monthly Knowledge Update.
• Assisting with other communications and outreach tasks as reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

• Students enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme in international development or environmental studies, communications, marketing, design or related field preferred with a significant teamwork component.
• Recent graduates within one year of graduation and undergraduates in their final year are also eligible.
• Previous experience in communications, marketing or creativity work in a professional, English-speaking context is desirable.
• Proven computer literacy in standard office software applications skills, as well as willingness to learn new tools is required.
• Working proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite apps and website content environments (Wordpress, Drupal), is an asset.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, specifically MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skills in developing communication materials (e.g., social media cards) and/or in organizing webinars are an asset.
• Interest in the work the UN and willingness to work in a multicultural environment.

Languages

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Additional Information

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