The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference, and information services ( www.unon.org ).
This internship is located in United Nations Information Service (UNIS) and Visitors’ Service Department, Nairobi.
Visitors Service gives guided tours of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) using its professional guides who act as ambassadors of the United Nations to the public to enrich peoples understanding of the UN’s mission and impact by providing both in-person and virtual tours that offer deep insights into the organization’s work around the world. The multilingual team of specialists leads people on an inspiring journey through the UN’s global initiatives, helping people explore everything from environmental sustainability to human rights efforts by promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations through communicating the work of the UN to a local audience in local languages, engaging local and regional partners, and, overall, bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves.
The intern will be under the supervision of the Chief of United Nations Visitors Service.
The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
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:
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 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. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme.
Proficiency in applications (graphic/motion, graphic design and photo editing software such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere and/or After Effects, and Canva) is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Additional Information
Have you done a previous UN internship? Kindly indicate entity and specific contract dates.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
