Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Location(s)
United States of America
In person in New York, full-time will be preferred but part-time modality would be considered.
Overview
Details
The Office coordinates efforts across the United Nations System to align approaches, enhance cooperation and coherence system-wide through the development and adoption of aligned mechanisms and procedures, standardized protocols and tools, etc. Responsibilities Within the delegated authority the Communications Intern will perform the following duties:
- Conduct research on issues related to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse including media monitoring, data collection and analysis.
- Support the implementation of internal and external communications.
- Support the production of multimedia content (photos, videos, designing social media cards and copy).
- Assist in drafting, updating and maintaining various presentations and other communications materials.
- Undertake other responsibilities, as required.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (1) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (2) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Experience: No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Skills: Be computer literate in standard software applications. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. In addition, candidates should have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Dates
Deadline: July 30, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
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.
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