Intern for communications and knowledge management

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Latin America and the Caribbean Office is seeking an intern to support communication and knowledge management tasks related to chemicals and pollution projects and initiatives in the region. The intern will assist with coordination, dissemination, event management, and development of public awareness materials under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator on Chemicals and Pollution.

Responsibilities

• Support the communication tasks of the networks on pollution of the Forum of Ministers of Environment in Latin America and the Caribbean, including coordination, management and dissemination of events such as webinars or technical exchanges, and support various communications to network focal points.
• Coordinate the external communication of the cooperation networks on pollution and related projects, including updating web pages and drafting informative notes on activities.
• Support the drafting, design and dissemination of progress reports on the implementation of work plans and programs of the regional cooperation networks on pollution.
• Support knowledge management resulting from cooperation networks and associated projects, including compilation of results of knowledge-sharing activities at the regional level.
• Support coordination and preparation of meetings of focal points and steering committees of regional cooperation networks on pollution, including coordination of interactive dynamics, preparation of support materials and presentations, meeting minutes, and follow-up of actions.
• Support development of public awareness materials on pollution.
• Support coordination of face-to-face events if necessary.
• Support other activities of the Chemicals and Pollution Programme as requested.

Requirements

• Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in Master´s Degree programme (second university degree or equivalent) in the fields of communication, graphic design, public awareness, international relations, social sciences and/or related field of studies; b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university Bachelor´s degree program in the fields of communication, graphic design, public awareness, international relations, social sciences and/or related field of studies; c. Have graduated with a Bachelor´s degree in the fields of communication, graphic design, public awareness, international relations, social sciences and/or related field of studies.
• Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Educational expertise focused on the United Nations is an asset.
• Knowledge of critical environmental issues in the Latin American and Caribbean region is an asset.
• Good writing skills in Spanish and English.
• Competence in the organization and dissemination of face-to-face and online events is an asset.
• Skills related to the use of design and data visualization programs is an asset.
• Experience in social media in the field of public awareness is an asset.
• Ability to develop public awareness materials is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Confident Level of Spanish is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Skills

• Public Awareness Support
• Communication
• Graphic Design
• International Relations
• Social Sciences
• Writing Skills
• Event Management
• Online Event Organization
• Data Visualization
• Social Media Management
• Knowledge Management
• Spanish Writing
• English Writing
• Public Awareness Material Production

Languages

English, Spanish