Intern - Communications, Events, Knowledge outreach

Work LocationOnsite Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunications, events and knowledge outreach internship (2 positions). The internship is located in the Outreach Unit of the UN Library and Archives Geneva. It provides an opportunity for exposure to knowledge management, communications, cultural diplomacy and outreach in an intergovernmental setting, and for developing further an understanding of the issues on the UN agenda and of the work of the international system in Geneva. The daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the development and implementation of the UN Library and Archives Geneva communications strategy, including assisting with preparation of drafts for social media, multimedia/podcast production and promoting engagement.
• Assisting in the organization and servicing of events, workshops, and meetings, including the development of innovative formats, recordkeeping, and follow-up.
• Providing support on additional tasks as needed. Qualifications/special skillsTo 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). Interested candidates must be pursuing or must have pursued their degree in Library Science, Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, International Relations, Information Technology or another field related to this Job Opening. 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. Experience in drafting communications and social media posts is desirable. Experience in video production and editing is desirable. Experience in podcast editing is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of an additional United Nations official language is an asset (Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian and Spanish). Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.