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Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The establishment of a UN Environment Office in Brasilia in April 2004 is part of a decentralization strategy aimed at responding more effectively to environmental priorities at national and sub-national levels and to assist in building capacities to address emerging issues, new development challenges and to contribute to combat poverty.

During its first years of operation, the Brazilian Office has focused its activities on the following areas:

- Promotion of policy dialogue among environment authorities and civil society on the identification of key environmental issues, on the development of sound environmental policies and management tools, providing technical inputs, sharing information and providing support for their implementation;

- Assessment of the state of Brazilian biomes and ecosystems, evaluating current conditions, pressures, trends and challenges, reviewing effectiveness of management tools and policy responses for the preservation and sustainable use of natural resources;

- Identification of local capacities and development of adequate alternatives for introducing sustainable patterns of production and consumption; methodologies for preparedness and prevention of environmental emergencies and for anticipating possible negative impacts on the environment of productive processes and industrial developments;

- Technical advice and sharing of information on the requirements for coping with multilateral environmental agreements, specially to those concerning biodiversity, biosafety, climate change, desertification and management of chemical substances;

- Fostering partnerships among key actors of private and financial sectors, envisaging the creation of a shared culture of environmental responsibility and sustainable financing; and

- Promoting integrated actions, coordination and facilitating the exchange of experiences between neighboring countries of the Amazon and Southern Cone sub-regions within the framework of sub-regional integration agreements and environment protocols.

To enhance its outreach and convert actions into concrete results, UN Environment Brazil works with a wide range of partners, including government institutions, non-governmental organizations, private and academic sectors as well as bilateral and multilateral agencies.

In the 2030 Agenda Scenario, UN Environment Brasil is enhancing its work in support to all of UN Environment’s 2014-2017 Medium Term Strategy (MTS) priorities. Furthermore, the support to the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has catalyzed UN Environment – Brazil Country Office to seek dialogue with other country offices in the BRICS economic bloc to co-ordinate harmonized responses to environmental challenges.

The UN Environment/Brazil Office's internship is for six (6) months.

The Internship is UNPAID and part-time, with financial support for covering transportation costs.

Interns work five days per week (30 hours) under the supervision of a staff to which they are assigned to.

Responsibilities

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

Under the supervision of a staff member, the intern will be supporting UN Environment – Brazil Country Office Communication Team.

More specifically, the internship will entail the following tasks:

-Under supervision of the Communication Focal Point, assist on engaging in strategic communications planning and processes that support UN Environment mission, strengthen the visibility of the organization and raise public awareness on environmental issues;

-Assist in maintaining and regularly updating UN Environment Brazil website as well as the UN Environment, Brazil social medias;

-Collect background information for and contribute to the preparation of articles, infographics, reports and project documents related to the Office’s projects;

-Support the maintenance of the office’s mailing list updated and contribute to the office network expansion strategies

-Support with Clipping;

-Support the contact with the media to generate proactive and positive news coverage;

-Assist in the organization of publications, data and files upon request;

-On a daily basis, screen incoming correspondence and telephone calls, draft routine correspondence (in Portuguese, English and Spanish) and take appropriate follow-up action;

-As required, translate press releases, opinion editorials and other public documents;

-Assist the Communication Focal Point in gathering information relevant to the Office Representative in the elaboration of documents and analysis;

-Collect background information and contribute to the preparation of reports, project documents and working papers namely in environment-related sectors;

-Prepare draft documents, correspondence, general reports and overview registry for the Communication Team;

-Help develop graphic materials, edit audio-visual content, prepare PowerPoint and Prezi presentations, and other related activities when required

-Support the organization of workshops, seminars and missions;

-Perform other clerical tasks as required.

-Support other activities of the Country Office as requested.

Competencies

Communication:

-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively

-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately

-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

Client Orientation:

-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view

-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect

-Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions

-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems

-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects

-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Education

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

a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (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.

Be computer literate in standard 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.

Final year undergraduate or master’s degree student in Media and Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertisement, Marketing and or any relevant Communication field.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Portuguese are required. Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include:

1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

- Title of the degree you are currently pursuing

- Graduation Date

- IT skills and programmes you are proficient in

- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship

Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).

2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).

3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.