The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC

Application Deadline: 18 March 2019

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties.

The Sustainable Development Mechanisms (SDM) programme is leading in the development and effective implementation of innovative approaches to broaden the engagement in and effectiveness of action to mitigate climate change and drive sustainable development. SDM supports the operationalization of the cooperative approaches established by Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and broader efforts to engage non-Party stakeholders in climate action. SDM manages Global Climate Action portal, (previously known as NAZCA) portal, supports the COP Presidencies’ Climate Action High-Level Champions and supports the implementation of the three Kyoto mechanisms -the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Joint Implementation (JI), and International Emissions Trading (IET).

SDM also manages and promotes Global Climate Action (GCA) with the aim to catalyze the expansion and success of actors and initiatives to act on climate change.Objectives of the internship assignment Under a wide programme of work to spur and recognize private sector action toward climate action and neutrality, the Paris Agreement calls for ambition and climate neutrality in the second half of the century. Achieving this goal requires broad-based action.

The Global Climate Action section has several areas of work aimed at spurring and recognizing that action: the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action framework for mobilizing transformational action, Climate Neutral Now, including an online UN offsetting shop; reporting and tracking climate action such as through the Global Climate Action portal (previously known as NAZCA), and via the Momentum for Change campaign, which spotlights and awards human touch success stories. Come and help us to be part of the Paris outcome, learn the latest on these important areas of work to ensure its success and lend your views.

This internship position is located within the communications team of the GCA division, supporting activities related to strategy, events, digital work and public information. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer in the Communications Team, the intern will work to on a variety of communications-related activities for Global Climate Action.

Minimum requirements

•Education: Completed first level university degree, and currently enrolled in a postgraduate degree at a recognized university at the time of application and for the duration of the internship. Preferred fields of studies include communications, journalism, digital communications, public information, political science, public relations,graphic design or a related field

•Language skills:

Fluency in both written and verbal English is essential.

•General requirements: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; strong writing, analysis and research skills. Familiarity with primary social media channels and internet websites (including drafting content). Literacy in Graphic Design and video production and associated design softwares (e.g. Adobe Suite) are an advantage

The specific functions are:

During this internship, you will be responsible for:

•Undertaking detailed media reviews in target regions on climate action to assess tone, public opinion, and range of coverage

Conducting research and analysis on climate action globally, identifying current and potential stakeholders

•Contributing to strategic discussions, both on communications plans and digital strategies

•Drafting social media products, including posts, images and video scripts

•Drafting content and editing the Global Climate Action website

•Providing input, or background briefings, to written products such as press releases, media advisories and speeches

•Working closely with the Global Climate Action team to ensure that messaging is aligned and communicated effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Learning Areas

During the period of the internship, youwill develop a deep understanding of:

•The Paris Agreement and its aims;

•Climate action opportunities and activities by non-Party stakeholders; •The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their linkage with climate change;

•Development and implementationof communication materials(strategies, plans, written pieces, digital products, etc);

•Events organization.

Timeframe

The internship is for a period of minimum three to maximum six months. The exact period will be determined based on the availability of the intern, the needs of the programme, and the intern’s on-going university enrolment and performance.

Internship conditions

UNFCCC secretariat internships are not remunerated and the selected intern will be responsible for all costs before, during and after the internship assignment.

Interns of the UNFCCC secretariat are not considered to be staff members. The selected intern will work on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) at the UNFCCC premises in Bonn, Germany.

For more detailed information about UNFCCC Internship programme please visit the internship section on the recruitment webpage.

Application procedure

Candidates who are interested in this assignment and meet the minimum requirements must use the on-line application system and include a cover letter. Due to the high number of applications, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for a telephone interview.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNFCCC Global Climate Action Communications Internships 2019

Application Deadline: January 31st 2018

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the

political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties.

The Communications and Outreach (CO) programme is responsible for external communications, media relations, online public information and outreach to stakeholders in support of the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol. The programme leads the public advocacy work of the UNFCCC Secretariat and the strategic high-level engagement of stakeholders

involved in the development of climate change policies. The programme supports the

communications and outreach work of the secretariat and will seek to increase the number of

outreach partnerships, in particular with the private sector and other key stakeholders, with a

view to facilitating enhanced action under the Convention.

In this regard, the secretariat’s Momentum for Change initiative raises awareness about

concrete climate action being implemented by a wide range of stakeholders at regional, national, or local level. Momentum for Change’s five areas of focus currently include:

• Women for Results: recognizing the critical leadership and participation of women in

addressing climate change;

• Financing for Climate

Friendly Investment: recognizing successful financial innovations for adaptation and climate mitigation;

• ICT Solutions: recognizing successful climate change mitigation or adaptation activities

in the field of information and communication technology;

• Planetary Health: recognizing novel solutions that balance the need for healthy communities with stewardship of natural ecosystems;

• Climate Neutral Now: recognizing the efforts of individuals, companies and governments, in transitioning to climate neutrality in three steps: Measuring, Reducing and Offsetting.

In 2018, Momentum for Change will launch a call for applications for its five focus areas. A

small number of applications will be chosen by the Momentum for Change Advisory Panel, as

the 2018 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities and will be celebrated in a series of

special events during the 2018 United Nations Climate Change conference in Katowice, Poland. These and all projects that are considered to have met the basic eligibility criteria will also be displayed on the secretariat’s website and through other media channels.

Objectives of the internship assignment

Support the Momentum for Change in implementing communications activities during the 2018 call for applications. The particular functions are:

• Assist the Momentum for Change team by researching and gathering information on communications tools and tactics;

• Assist with the development, distribution and maintenance of all print and electronic material;

• Support a weekly social media calendar by preparing draft messages and monitoring channels for mentions of the Momentum for Change initiative;

• Help liaise with Lighthouse Activity representatives and writing updates for their activities;

• Help to prepare briefing materials for Advisory Panel members prior to teleconferences;

• Perform other relevant ad-hoc projects and assignments related to communication or research as required.

Timeframe

The internship is for a period of minimum three to maximum six months. The exact period will be determined based on the availability of the intern, the needs of the programme , and the intern’s on-going university enrolment and performance.

Minimum requirements

Candidates must have completed an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme at a recognized university at the time of application and for the duration of the internship.
Candidates must be fluent in English (both oral and written) and have strong writing skills. Studies in the field of public policy, public relations or journalism are preferred.

Internship conditions

UNFCCC secretariat internships are not remunerated and the selected intern will be responsible for all costs before, during and after the internship assignment.
Interns of the UNFCCC secretariat are not considered to be staff members.
The selected intern will work on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) at the UNFCCC premises in Bonn, Germany.

Application procedure

Candidates who are interested in this assignment and meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to send their application including a cover letter through the on-line recruitment system.
Due to the high number of applications, only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for a telephone interview.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNFCC Momentum of Change Internship 2018

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC

UNFCCC Global Climate Action Communications Internships 2019 – Bonn, Germany.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Momentum of Change Internship Programme 2018