Media Intern at UN-Habitat

Media Intern at UN-Habitat – UN-Habitat Kenya Job Details

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the official photographer, the selected Digital Video Production Interns will be responsible for the following duties: The selected intern will support the Office of the Executive Director by recording video messages and taking photographs.
• The intern will collaborate closely with the communication and design teams. Additionally, the intern will assist UN-Habitat branches and offices by providing communication guidelines and policies for editorial, publications, production, and events.
• The intern will also work with other units in ERD to create website content for events and produce a calendar of events. Furthermore, they will assist with outreach for publication launches, as well as coordinate events and outreach activities.

Qualifications/special skills

• 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: The ideal candidate should have undergraduate training in journalism and international relations. Students in the School of Political Sciences and those studying development journalism and broadcast will be preferred.
• Additionally, skills in videography, photography, communication, database creation, and Microsoft Excel will be advantageous. 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.