Youth and Disability Inclusion and Digital Communications Support Intern
Work Location: HOMEBASED
Expected duration: 2 Nov - 31 Dec 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
In Indonesia, the United Nations works with Government, civil society, the private sector, youth and other partners to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office acts as the coordination hub for UN agencies, funds and programmes, supporting strategic planning, partnerships and development finance, data and results management, and communications and advocacy. The Youth and Disability Inclusion and Digital Communications Support Intern will work closely with the RCO team and relevant inter-agency focal points. The intern will support youth engagement, disability inclusion, accessible digital communications, documentation and coordination activities that contribute to inclusive UN development work in Indonesia. Specific tasks include:
- Supporting engagement with the UN Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development, youth networks and organizations of persons with disabilities in Indonesia.
- Assisting with the preparation and documentation of consultations, workshops, meetings and collaborative sessions involving UN entities, youth and disability stakeholders.
- Supporting outreach, stakeholder mapping and information gathering on youth and disability inclusion initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.
- Supporting collection and organization of relevant information, means of verification and supporting documentation for youth and disability inclusion scorecard processes.
- Preparing meeting notes, background notes, briefings, presentations, talking points and other internal materials related to youth development and disability inclusion.
- Designing accessible digital communication materials, including simple graphics, social media assets, event materials, presentation templates and visual summaries, in line with UN branding and accessibility guidance.
- Supporting the preparation of accessible online content, digital folders, registration materials and opportunities listings.
- Attending primarily online meetings and, where mutually agreed, occasional in-person meetings or events, and supporting their documentation and coordination.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time. The minimum duration of an internship is two months and can be extended up to a total period of six months. Interns works five days per week (37.5 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the division or office to which they are assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
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 have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams Familiarity with graphic design, digital communication or accessible document design tools is desirable Experience preparing written materials such as meeting summaries, presentations, research summaries, outreach content or accessible communication products is desirable. Experience supporting youth engagement, disability inclusion, student organizations, academic events or stakeholder engagement activities is desirable
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English and Indonesian is required. 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.
Additional Information
The internship will be conducted primarily online. Any office attendance will be occasional, planned in advance and based on the intern’s availability, assignment needs and accessibility considerations. The United Nations is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Applications from qualified women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged. Reasonable accommodation will be made available, upon request, to enable equal participation in the recruitment process and throughout the internship, in accordance with applicable UN policies. Requests may be made confidentially to un-indonesia@un.or.id.
Intern Specific text
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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
