Communications Intern (Sep 2024)

About United Nations

The United Nations stands as a global sentinel for cooperation, championing diplomacy over conflict and unity over division. Committed to fostering peace, development, and human rights, it transcends borders to address the world's most pressing challenges, epitomizing the collective aspirations of humanity toward a harmonious and just world.

Your role

Expected duration:

This internship is for three months with an opportunity for extension to a maximum of six months, pending the needs of the department. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work up to five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. The selected candidates are expected to start in September 2024.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• The Department of Management Strategy, Policy, and Compliance is looking for a communications or graphic design intern.
• Are you passionate about communications or design and ready to support and shape the United Nation's internal and external communication efforts?
• Apply for this exciting internship in a vibrant, international work environment. The Intern will support the development and implementation of a communications plan and approach for the Department of Management Strategy, Policy, and Compliance.
• Lays out newsletters, reports, and other communications products.
• Draft articles, blogs, announcements, and other supplementary materials.
• Supports event coordination and outreach activities.
• Designs visual content of the Department's communication with internal and external stakeholders. Designs posters, banners, flyers, infographics, and other communications materials following the Department's visual identity.
• Researches content for printed and online material.
• Supports the creation of multimedia content and products.
• Helps with the maintenance and value additions to their internal and external websites.

Training & development

The United Nations internship program offers comprehensive training opportunities to aspiring professionals. With a focus on cultivating skills and knowledge across various fields, interns gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the organization's work. Through mentorship, workshops, and practical assignments, the program equips interns with the necessary tools to thrive in their careers and contribute to the UN's global mission.

Benefits

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Health insurance
• Holidays and leave
• Retirement pension, etc.

Career progression

At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience through engaging in meaningful work across various fields, contributing to the UN's mission of promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, the program equips interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for future career advancement within the organization and other organizations.

Work-life balance

The United Nations strongly recognizes that interns need time for personal and social activities outside of work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis. They provide opportunities for interns to engage in meaningful work while ensuring they have time for personal growth and well-being.

Culture & vibe

At the United Nations, the culture and vibe are truly exceptional. From savoring a delightful cup of coffee to engaging with talented colleagues, it's a place that offers insightful experiences in a friendly environment. Embracing diversity, the workspace becomes a vibrant hub of varied perspectives, while maintaining high standards for sustained success.

About you

Qualifications/special skills:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements;

• (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Applicants must be students in the final year of their first university degree (bachelor's or equivalent), Master’s, or Ph.D. Program or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PH.D. Program. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Good knowledge of graphic design and communication-related software is desirable.
• Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.

Languages;

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
• careers.un.org/payandbenefits?language=en
• youtube.com/unitednations