Intern – Communications and Social Inclusion

Position description

Work Location

• Remote/Hybrid, Nairobi, Kenya

Expected Duration

• 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting

• The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities.
• UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system.
• Works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities.
• Promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force, reducing inequality, discrimination, and poverty.
• The 2026–2029 Strategic Plan focuses on access to adequate housing, land, and basic services, including transformation of informal settlements and slums.
• The Human Rights and Social Inclusion (HRSI) Unit mainstreams safety, human rights, and inclusion principles across all UN-Habitat programming and normative work.
• Supports participation of marginalized and underrepresented populations, such as women, youth, children, older persons, persons with disabilities, and indigenous peoples.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a communication strategy for the HRSI Unit, liaising with UN-Habitat’s Communications and Media Section for review and approval.
• Develop and curate inclusive content for social media, newsletters, articles, blog posts, and website updates to promote human rights and social inclusion.
• Create human-interest stories highlighting the impact of HRSI’s work.
• Assist with internal and external reporting using data visualization, infographics, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Support video production and editing for advocacy and awareness as needed.
• Organize and support capacity building events, including Community of Practice sessions and Expert Group Meetings.
• Engage with media including preparing press releases, media kits, webinars, campaigns, and public events related to human rights and social inclusion.
• Liaise with HRSI team to map key resources on digital accessibility, track media coverage relevant to HRSI, and analyze social media metrics.
• Prepare communication reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research on best practices in communication for social inclusion and urban safety.
• Provide additional support to HRSI Unit team members as required.
• Internship can be remote or in-person based on availability and needs, with remote interns expected to be available for meetings during EAT work hours to ensure communication flow.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Must meet one of the following:
• • Enrolled in a graduate program (second university degree or higher)
  • Enrolled in final academic year of a first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
  • Graduated with Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD or equivalent
• Computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Keen interest in United Nations work and commitment to the UN Charter ideals.
• Ability to interact successfully with people of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Preferred fields: Communication studies, Journalism, Media, Development Studies, Urban Studies or equivalent.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• No professional experience required but relevant field of study is necessary.
• Must provide official proof of academic status or completion at later stage.
• Proficiency required in communication strategy development, article and newsletter drafting.
• Proficiency in data visualization and graphic design is required.

Languages

• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

• Previous UN internship experience should be indicated with entity and dates.

Intern Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the UN.
• Travel, visa, accommodation, and living costs are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require appropriate visas and work authorizations.
• Visa requirements should be clarified before accepting the internship offer.

Application instructions

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