Communication and Translation - Intern

  • Internship, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 21 August 2025
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Job Description

Work Location

  • Remote

Expected Duration

  • 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of COP 30 activities and daily communications and translation tasks for the UNEP Brazil Country Office.
  • Contribute to strategic communications planning to support UNEP’s mission, strengthen organizational visibility, and raise public awareness on environmental issues.
  • Maintain and regularly update the UNEP Brazil website and social media channels.
  • Collect background information and contribute to the preparation of infographics, newsletters, reports, project documents, and other materials.
  • Maintain the office’s mailing list and support office network expansion strategies.
  • Contribute to media clipping and monitor media coverage.
  • Support media contacts to generate proactive and positive news coverage.
  • Assist in organizing publications, data, and files upon request.
  • Assist the Communication Focal Point in gathering relevant information for documents and analysis.
  • Prepare drafts of documents, correspondence, general reports, and overview registries for the Communication Team.
  • Help develop graphic materials, edit audio-visual content, and prepare PowerPoint presentations.
  • Support the organization of workshops, seminars, and missions.
  • Translate press releases, opinion editorials, and other documents between English and Portuguese as required.
  • Draft routine e-mail correspondence in Portuguese, English, and Spanish and follow up appropriately.
  • Perform other clerical tasks as required.
  • Support other activities of the Country Office as requested.
  • Interns work full-time (five days/week, 40 hours) under supervision.

Qualifications/Special Skills

  • Enrolled in a Master’s Degree program, final-year Bachelor, or have a university degree in Media and Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertisement, Marketing, Languages, Translation, Fine Arts, International Relations, or any relevant Communication field.
  • Computer literate in standard software applications (MS Office).
  • Demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the UN Charter.
  • Ability to interact successfully with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, showing tolerance and understanding of differing opinions.

Languages

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

Intern Specific Text

  • Interns are UNPAID and responsible for travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
  • Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents may require appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
  • Successful candidates should clarify visa requirements before accepting the internship offer

Deadline : Sep 5, 2025

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