Historique

The UN Green Group in Brazil aims to advance joint and integrated actions for the promotion of sustainability and Green Offices. Furthermore, the group aims to assist in the creation of a new culture of environmental awareness within the UN offices in Brazil, in accordance with directives of the UNDAF (2012-2015).

Objectives

The purpose of the Communications Internship – Website and Social Media is to periodically input content into the UN Green Group website.

Venue

All tasks can be performed remotely.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Under the guidance and supervision of the UN Green Group focal point, the Internship will be responsible for the following activities:

  • Assist in the maintenance and update of UN Green Group’s website;
  • Assist in the maintenance, development and monitoring of the UN Green Group’s presence on social networks, including Facebook and Twitter;
  • Assist in planning, executing and monitoring social media campaigns;
  • Prepare weekly news clipping on stories of the interest of UN Green Group.
  • Assist in the evaluation and prospection of target audiences, key stakeholders and top digital influencers in order to constantly improve the UN Green Group’s presence and positive influence on social media platforms;
  • Help translating documents, presentations, news articles and related materials into English-Portuguese (and vice-versa);
  • Perform other related tasks as needed;

Compétences

 
  • Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with full respect for diversity. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensibility and adaptability.
  • Professionalism: Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, interpret/analyze a wide variety of data, and identify/resolve problems.
  • Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new trends in development issues.
  • Technological awareness: Proficiency in various MS Office applications and other IT applications.
  • Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Length

The length of this Internship at UN Green Group Brazil is 6 months (part-time:  4 hours/day).

The assignment will be from November 2014 to April 2015 (estimated).

 

Eligibility

Candidates must be enrolled in a course of study leading to a university degree (either undergraduate or graduate) in a communications-related field such as Journalism, Marketing and Public Relations;

They are also expected to demonstrate a keen interest in the field of environment and on the UN Green Group’s mandate areas.

Portuguese must be the candidate’s mother tongue. Fluency in English is also required.  

 

Financial Issues

Internships are not financially remunerated by UN Green Group.

 

Status

Internships are not staff members.

Internships may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.

Internships may not represent UN in any official capacity

 

Application

UN Green Group will only consider applications that present the following documents:

  • Updated Résumé/Curriculum Vitae in Portuguese
  • Cover letter in English explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for this position (max 500 words)

All two (2) documents must be sent to onuverde@onu.org.br with the following subject: Communications Internship – Website and Social Media.

After a screening of CVs, candidates will be invited for interviews.

 

Only those who are short-listed will be contacted.