The intern will work with the members of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) unit, under the supervision of its Associate Programme Officer. The intern will perform a range of activities, which may vary based on the nature of the internship (remote or in-person), including but not limited to: 

1. Support the implementation of LCIPP workplan activities

• Undertaking desk research to support the implementation of activities under the LCIPP second three-year workplan, such as mapping of
  • existing policies, actions and communications which integrate indigenous knowledge systems and persepectives of local communities;
  • existing guidance materials on meaningful and respectful participation of indigenous peoples and local communities.
• Assisting in the delivery of mandated events under the workplan, including taking notes during events and preparing post-event summary notes.

2. Communication and outreach

• Assisting with outreach and communication via social media, e-newsletter, newsroom articles and other appropriate channels to make the work of the subdivision widely accessible;
• Supporting content management on the LCIPP web portal
• Producing video and audio content and infographics to extend the reach of the work of the subdivision to diverse stakeholders and contributors;
• Providing communication assistance to events and meetings.

3. Others:

• Contributing towards the organization and delivery of the Vulnerability subdivision’s activities, including actively participating in relevant meetings and events of other adaptation workstreams, and workstreams under other divisions of the secretariat, with a view to gaining understanding of issues; 
• Assisting in activities requested by the LCIPP Team Lead and others, as needed.

• Candidates must be enrolled in the last year of an undergraduate degree or in a Master’s or PhD programme at a recognized university at the time of application and for the entire duration of the internship.
• Studies in the disciplines of climate change, sustainability, environmental studies, international relations, communication or journalism, design or a related field are required.
• Skills in creating infographics, photography and videography, and communications, including social media, are preferred.
• Candidates must be fluent in English (both oral and written), have strong writing and note-taking skills and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of other UN languages is an asset
• Candidates must be able to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.