Communication & Social Media Intern at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

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 Chief of Visitors Service, the intern will contribute in the following ways:

• Assist in Photography assignments.
• Ensure that all requests and instructions from Visitors Service(VS) pertaining to photography/videography requirements are fulfilled, including production of short videos in line with current digital audience needs.
• Assist in setting up UN WebTV services.
• Assist with receiving guests at the UNON main entrance during events or official visits.
• Assist with translation of content and sharing with relevant partners.
• Assist with Rapporteurs assignments.
• Assist with setting up Visitors Service meetings and Highlights.
• Assist with drafting stories showcasing the results of UN's work from reports.
• Assist in researching and writing short pieces of content for VS platforms, outreach events and other activities.
• Assist in creating new and compelling visual assets using programmes such as Canva, Adobe In-design, Illustrator for VS social media platforms and website.
• Assist in drafting content for the VS social media platforms and website and enhancing interactivity.
• Assist in increasing online engagements on Facebook live with youths in line with the VS advocacy campaigns and events.
• Any other assignments.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
• Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (MicroSoft Office Suite).
• 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Preferred areas of studies: Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Social Sciences, Graphic Design, IT or any other related field. 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.