GPI Communications Intern at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Responsibility

• Draft content for and update the GPI and UNEP-peatlands(tab) website(s), online groups GPI community of practice and social media outreach channels;
• Draft news articles or blogs on subjects relevant to peatlands restoration, conservation and sustainable management, such as ecosystem services, trans-boundary collaboration, conservation and carbon finance, biodiversity and climate change;
• Assist in the preparation of GPI events, workshops or south south exchanges;
• Assist in the development of awareness raising, outreach or advocacy materials including speech-writing, presentations, and/or videos;
• Assist with research on peatlands best practices in conservation, sustainable management and restoration or relevant topics to inform policy making;
• Assist with preparations for the GPI Steering Committee meetings, and various virtual or face to face meetings of the partnership and attend if held in Nairobi;
• Assist with organizing ad hoc meetings, workshops or teleconferences and prepare meeting agendas, summaries, minutes and follow up communications as required;
• Provide regular communication liaison within the GPI Partnership and with members of the public as required;
• Undertake other tasks as required, and in accordance with the intern's interests and experience.

Qualifications/special skills

• Master’s Degree (but within 1 year of graduation) or currently enrolled in a Master’s Programme
• Background in environmental sciences, environmental policy, biodiversity and conservation, development studies, or related field is desirable.
• Demonstrated interest in issues related to ecosystems management, restoration, biodiversity conservation, climate change, or sustainable development and knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of peatlands or wetland ecosystem functioning is desirable.