Intern - Communications, Events, Knowledge outreach.

United Nations - UN United Nations Office at Geneva

Internship Closes 10 May 2026 11 days left

Overview

This internship provides exposure to knowledge management, communications, cultural diplomacy, and outreach within an intergovernmental setting. It aims to develop an understanding of UN agenda issues and the international system in Geneva.


Key Responsibilities
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of the UN Library and Archives Geneva communications strategy, including assisting with preparation of drafts for social media, multimedia/podcast production and promoting engagement.
  • Assisting in the organization and servicing of events, workshops, and meetings, including the development of innovative formats, recordkeeping, and follow-up.
  • Providing support on additional tasks as needed.
Required Experience

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. Experience in drafting communications and social media posts is desirable. Experience in video production and editing is desirable. Experience in podcast editing is desirable.

Qualifications

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 level or equivalent). Interested candidates must be pursuing or must have pursued their degree in Library Science, Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, International Relations, Information Technology or another field related to this Job Opening. 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 English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of an additional United Nations official language is an asset (Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian and Spanish).
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Onsite
Remuneration
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.
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