Overview

The internship supports the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Washington D.C. by disseminating information about the UN's work and promoting public understanding of its aims and activities.

Tasks Summary

• Assist with content and design of social media posts and conduct analysis of social media metrics; promote social media content
• Assist with the production of communication products, including conducting research, compiling information, coordinating logistics, and assisting with public inquiries
• Assist with preparations for events, high-level visitors from headquarters and field offices, and speaking engagements; Compile, analyse and organize data for office reports
• Attend meetings and draft summaries
• Perform other tasks as necessary

Experience Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 3-6 months

Work Modality: This internship is designed to be in-person but may be flexible. Remote work modalities can be offered on a case-by-case basis.

Remuneration: The internship is UNPAID. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.