News South Asia

UN: News and Media Intern

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Head, News and Media Unit, the intern will perform the following duties:
-  Assist with media accreditation
-  Uploading content on the News Centre
-  Maintaining the pipeline of upcoming environmental events
-  Providing support in organizing press conferences and media events
-  Undertaking research tasks as needs arise
-  Helping out with administrative issues that arise in the Newsdesk

Education
   
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
be enrolled in:
a.  be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor′s level or equivalent);
c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Studies Communications, Information Technology, Public Relations, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration or a related field.

Be computer literate in standard software applications;

Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

Have a demonstrated the 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.

Basic html coding and database management skills are a requirement. Strong organizational ability is desirable
   
Work Experience
   
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Language skills

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: Thursday 1 May 2014.