Paris Duty Station

6 months

1. Social media management • Support the day-to-day management of Cool Coalition social media accounts across all channels. • Draft, schedule and publish social media posts, including live coverage around key moments, in line with the Cool Coalition communications strategy and branding. • Monitor engagement, track basic analytics and propose adjustments to improve reach and impact. 2. Website management • Support regular updates of the current Cool Coalition website, including news items, resources, partner updates and event pages. • Help review web pages for accuracy, clarity, basic SEO and alignment with UNEP and Cool Coalition branding guidelines. • Coordinate with technical service providers and internal teams as needed to flag issues and support testing of new features. 3. Newsletters • Assist in drafting, editing and formatting Cool Coalition newsletters and targeted email updates, including selection of content, visuals and links. • Help track basic performance indicators for newsletters, such as open and click rates, and suggest improvements. 4. Design and visual communication • Support the design and layout of communication materials, such as social media cards, event flyers, one pagers and simple infographics using UN approved tools and templates. • Assist in designing and updating PowerPoint slide decks for events, partner briefings and internal presentations, ensuring visual consistency and clarity of key messages. 5. Knowledge management support • Assist with preparation and dissemination of communication emails. • Monitor the Cool Coalition communications inbox, flag priority messages, and support timely follow-up. • Maintain and regularly update partner contact lists and distribution lists for outreach and events. • Perform other communications related tasks as required by the supervising staff member in support of the Cool Coalition work programme. All duties will be carried out in accordance with UNEP rules and procedures and under the guidance of the supervisor.

Education -- Completed or ongoing studies for degree in communications, media, marketing, design or related field. -- Computer literate in standard software applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). -- Familiarity with website content management systems (preferably Drupal). -- Experience with email marketing/newsletter tools. -- Basic graphic design skills using tools, such as the Adobe Creative Suite or Canva. -- Comfortable using collaboration and communication tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams, SharePoint). -- Basic understanding of social media analytics and digital performance tracking tools. Work Experience Not required for Internships. Candidate should demonstrate keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter. Candidate should demonstrate 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. Languages English is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of one of the following UN language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish). Assessment Method Applicant must 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 programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above).

Not available.

Competencies: Professionalism Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. 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. Planning and Organizing Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

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.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.