Work Location
Geneva
Expected duration
Maximum of 6 months. Start date 15 January 2027 with flexibility to discuss the exact date based on the candidate's availability and visa arrangements.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will be tasked with supporting the internal communications strategy at the Office of the Director of the Division of Administration, with a specific focus on facilities management and security-related topics. Key responsibilities will include:
- Designing and updating newsletters and other internal communications materials.
- Creating and maintaining content for digital information screens across the Palais des Nations.
- Updating and improving content on the UN Geneva intranet (iSeek).
- Supporting the design, development and publication of the UNOG's Annual Report.
- Contributing to other internal communications initiatives and campaigns, as required.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, 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).
Interns must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field such as Communications, Public Relations, Business, or International Relations. Experience with environmental and sustainability issues is an asset.
Additional Skills required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms.
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 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. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in English and French is required as all internal communications at UNOG are conducted in these two languages. Knowledge of an additional United Nations official language is an asset (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish).
Additional Information
Have you completed a UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity as well as concrete dates. Candidates for the UN internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses?
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.
