Key Duties and Responsibilities
Content
Creation:
Develop compelling advocacy materials, including
articles, blog posts, social media posts, and newsletters, to effectively
communicate key messages on sustainable urban development.
Collaborate with WUC team members to create visually
engaging content such as videos, to amplify advocacy efforts.
Research
and Analysis:
Conduct in-depth research and drafting recommendation
on best practices, and innovative solutions in sustainable urban development,
contributing insights to inform advocacy campaigns and messaging.
Event
Coordination:
Support the WUC team on planning, organization, and
execution of advocacy events, workshops, and campaigns aimed at raising
awareness and mobilizing support for urban sustainability initiatives.
Coordinate logistics, manage participant
communications, and ensure seamless execution of events both in-person and
virtually.
Qualifications:
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 a 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 includes
a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and
views.
Preferred areas of study: Environmental
Sustainability Studies related or any other related field of study that equips
the intern with strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic
thinking abilities, and a passion for advocating for social and environmental
causes.
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. 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. Have you ever been involved in coordinating
events or workshops focused on urban sustainability or related themes? If so,
please describe your role and contributions.
Can you share an example of a successful campaign or
initiative you have been involved in related to urban sustainability, and
describe your contributions to its success?
How
To Apply
