Expected duration
Six (6) months, pending the needs of the office and the availability of the intern. Desired start day as soon as possible / early March 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the Director (OD), United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, Partnerships, Office of Director UNOOSA . The Office of the Director (OD) is responsible for supporting the Office’s overall direction, administration and management, leading external relations and public information activities, overseeing coordination and cooperation with entities involved in space-related activities, the maintenance of the United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space and the implementation of assigned partnerships, initiatives and activities, among which World Space Forum, Space for Women, Space Economy, Space for Youth, Space for Climate Action, Promoting Space Sustainability and Enhancing International Expertise in Registration of Space Objects. The internship is UNPAID and interns work five days per week (full time - 40 hours). For more information on UNOOSA, please visit: www.unoosa.org .or our LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter and Facebook sites UNOOSA is undertaking a website migration project to improve the usability, accessibility, and visual appeal of unoosa.org. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Associate Public Information Officer to support this effort by assisting with content review, mapping, and updates on the current website, while also helping prepare materials for the new platform. The intern will also support broader digital communications needs, particularly graphic design and web-focused content creation. Duties may include, but are not limited to: 1. Website Content Mapping and Migration • Assist in auditing, reviewing and updating existing website content for relevance, clarity, and accuracy. • Work with programme teams to map and streamline content across thematic areas. • Support the structuring of content for migration into a new content management system (CMS). • Help develop page mockups, draft layouts, templates and visual guidelines. • Support the building and basic design of web pages on both current and new websites, ensuring consistency with UNOOSA’s branding and accessibility standards. • Track content migration progress and maintain internal documentation. • Support the creation and maintenance of an internal Sharepoint communications knowledge hub. 2. Graphic Design and Digital Content Creation • Create web graphics, banners, infographics and layout templates using Canva, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator or similar tools. • Assist in the design and formatting of visual assets for web publication and social media, ensuring outputs adhere to UNOOSA’s visual identity. 3. General Communications Support • Participate in team meetings, provide updates on assigned tasks, and propose improvements. • Support with internal coordination, data entry, file management, and related administrative tasks. • Perform other duties as assigned in support of UNOOSA’s digital presence and communications
Qualifications/special skills
The basic education required is HS Diploma. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed recently, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). 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 that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Be computer literate in standard software applications; proficiency in preparing spreadsheets 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 Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter 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. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. 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
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: • Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?) • Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. The United Nations believes that an inclusive culture attracts the best talent and encourages all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, disability, sexual orientation, cultural or religious backgrounds, to apply.
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.
