Expected duration
16.11.25-16.02.26
Duties and Responsibilities
Within delegated authority and under the guidance of the supervisor, the interns will: • Assist in the development and dissemination of communication materials (press releases, newsletters, social media content, website updates, infographics, and advocacy products). • Contribute to the documentation of human rights programmes, workshops, and events, including preparing reports, summaries, and multimedia records. • Support digital media campaigns to promote human rights awareness and visibility of the Centre’s work. • Assist in managing and organizing digital content, including photo and video libraries, and ensuring proper archiving of communication materials. • Undertake desk research and contribute ideas to strengthen communication strategies and innovative outreach. • Support live coverage of events (photography, videography, social media updates). • Draft and edit content for social media and web platforms, ensuring consistency with UN standards and messaging. • Assist in monitoring media and digital platforms to identify trends relevant to the Centre’s human rights advocacy. • Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
• Be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (Master’s degree, Ph.D., or equivalent); OR • Be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent). • Preferred fields of study: Communication, Journalism, Public Information, International Relations, Political Science, Human Rights, or related disciplines. Previous experience in communication, documentation, journalism, or digital media is desirable. Demonstrated skills in writing, editing, and multimedia content creation will be considered an asset. Knowledge of human rights issues is desirable.
Languages
• Fluency in English or French (both oral and written) is required. • Knowledge of the other UN working language (English or French) is highly desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
