Position: Communications & Multimedia Intern
Category & Level: Internship (I-1)
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Posting Date: 3 June 2025
Closing Date: 17 June 2025
Duration: To be specified at the time of appointment
Work Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Description:
As a Communications & Multimedia Intern, you will be part of the UNEP Communications Division. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Section or assigned staff, you will contribute to UNEP’s digital storytelling and public outreach. Your tasks will include assisting with content creation and media production across a variety of platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the production and editing of multimedia content including video, graphics, photos, and animations for UNEP’s digital platforms and campaigns.
- Assist in developing engaging content for social media channels including Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Participate in planning and producing multimedia material for UNEP events, conferences, and public campaigns.
- Aid in maintaining digital asset management systems by organizing and archiving videos, photos, and graphic materials.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and editorial meetings to conceptualize new story ideas aligned with UNEP’s communication strategy.
- Monitor news and media trends relevant to environmental issues for integration into communication campaigns.
- Support live streaming or filming of in-house and external events, including setup and breakdown of equipment.
- Provide general support for multimedia tasks such as transcriptions, subtitling, metadata tagging, and publishing.
- Collaborate closely with communication officers, social media specialists, graphic designers, and video producers to ensure brand consistency and quality.
Desired Skills:
Although no specific qualifications or education levels are listed in the job opening, the following skill sets will be particularly helpful in fulfilling this internship role:
- Strong interest in communications, media production, environmental issues, and public outreach.
- Basic experience with editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other relevant tools.
- Understanding of social media platforms and trends.
- Attention to detail, creativity, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment and work independently or as part of a team.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable but not mandatory.
Additional Information:
- This internship is unpaid and full-time.
- Interns are not eligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional or temporary position during the internship.
- The internship is designed to be in-person in Nairobi, and interns are responsible for all travel, accommodation, visa, and insurance arrangements.
- Successful applicants must adhere to the UN’s core values of integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
