INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION - DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

Overview

This internship focuses on digital communications within the UN Office to the African Union, involving content creation for social media and website, and supporting communication strategies.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct research and draft engaging content for social media platforms.
• Assist in the creation of digital visual content.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance digital communication strategies.
• Support live coverage of events and develop content for the UNOAU Website.
• Assist in the daily monitoring of social media accounts.
• Provide support to internal communication efforts.
• Assist with photo and video coverage of appointments and high-level engagements.
• Support research and analysis on regional trends related to Gender and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
• Assist in compiling data and background information on the impact of conflict on women and girls.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of Gender and WPS-related events.

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. A field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Field of study must be closely related to Communications, Media Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Gender Studies, Peace and Security Studies etc.
• Proficiency in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar.
• Familiar with social media platforms and digital content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software).

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of French is strongly desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: Remote internships can be considered.

Remuneration: The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. The internship is UNPAID.