Job: Communications Intern

Location: Bangkok 
Deadline: Tuesday, 15 October 2013 

Description

The UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative Department/ Office United Nations Environment Programme

Duty Station BANGKOK

Duration Minimum 4 months and up to 6 months

Posting Period Nomination to be sent latest by 15 October 2013

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Organizational Setting and Reporting In 2005, UNDP and UNEP began the process of integrating their respective poverty and environment programmes to form the UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI) to serve as a common operational platform for helping countries to meet the challenge of poverty-environment mainstreaming. To foster change in institutions, policies and investments, PEI focuses on mainstreaming PE issues into national plans, sectoral strategies, environmental policies, economic decisions making and sub-national planning. PEI works closely with planning and finance ministries and provides a sustained operational support for country-led PE mainstreaming programmes. More information on PEI is available at www.unpei.org

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Research and gather relevant data on poverty-environment issues and solutions in Asia Pacific
• Produce infographics with data on poverty-environment issues and solutions in Asia Pacific (green investments, renewable energy, sustainable development planning processes, sustainable consumption and production (focused on Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Philippines, Nepal and Lao PDR)
• Assist in the production of short video-clips to raise awareness on povertyenvironment issues in the region
• Assist to manage PEI Asia Pacific social media (facebook, twitter, youtube channel).
• Update PEI Flickr photo library with Creative Commons pictures of PovertyEnvironment issues in PEI countries (researched through flickr creative commons research engine or Wikimedia).
• Assist the design and production of a series of Policy briefs for Bangladesh, Lao PDR, Nepal, Thailand, Bhutan and Philippines.
• Undertake other tasks as required, and in accordance with the intern's interests and experience. Competencies Communication
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Final cut and other relevant design software).
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
• Places team agenda before personal agenda
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings Education
• Applicants must be enrolled in a third or fourth year of under-graduate, graduate or post-graduate programme, and will continue to be enrolled during the period of the internship and after;
• Be computer literate in design and video editing software applications;
• 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.
• Studies in Communications, International Development, Environmental Sciences or similar areas required. Work Experience
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Working knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Application Procedure

Please click link below and fill out application form and return to: INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME, UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (UNEP/ROAP) 2nd Floor, Block A, UN Building Rajdamnern Avenue, Bangkok 10200 Tel: +66-2-2881871, Fax: +66-2-2803829 Email: uneproap@un.org

Application Form: http://www.unep.org/roap/Portals/96/ROAP%20Internship%20Application2.doc

Applications must include:

• A detailed CV or completed internship programme application form; (download form below)
• A written statement explaining why an internship with ROAP is being sought and what is expected from the experience, specific dates of availability and other information felt to be relevant
• Be currently enrolled in a third or fourth year of under-graduate, graduate or post-graduate programme, and will continue to be enrolled during the period of the internship and after.
• Send a letter of endorsement from his/her educational institution, attesting to the fact that he/she is currently a registered student and will continue to be enrolled for the period of the internship.
• A letter from any one of the following personnel is suggested:
  • Dean of Students or dean of faculty
  • Registrar
  • Placement officer
• Failure to provide a complete internship application may result in your application not being considered. For more information on UNEP/ROAP internship programme: http://www.unep.org/roap/AbouttheRegionalOffice/Internships/tabid/6007/Defau lt.aspx Further Information: Payment, Liability, Insurance, Visas and Clearance The Internship Programme operates on a non-remunerative basis. All costs connected with internships must, therefore, be borne by the interns or their sponsoring institutions or governments. This includes costs relating to travel, living and accommodation. The following stipulations should be noted with regard to insurance coverage:
• UNEP accepts no responsibility or liability for costs arising from damages, travel, accident and/or illness incurred during an Internship. Interns are therefore asked to submit in advance:
• A medical certificate stating that he/she is in good health;
• Valid proof of coverage by a medical insurance plan, as the United Nations Medical Insurance Plan does not cover interns. It is UN policy that obtaining visas is the sole responsibility of the intern. This can be a lengthy process. If accepted as an intern, do not delay in pursuing your visa(s). We regret to say that RONA cannot be of any assistance beyond providing original letters of acceptance and copies of internship agreements as proof. Administration and Supervision of Interns Applicants may receive a standard reply confirming receipt of your internship application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, you will be contacted personally only if ROAP wishes to actively pursue your application. Once selected by ROAP, prior to travel, applicants will be asked to complete and send a signed Internship Agreement.

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