Communications Intern: Contribution of Communications and Visibility Strategy

Job Description

Job Opening ID: 272061
Job Network : -
Job Family : -
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
Date Posted : Feb 18, 2026
Deadline : Mar 4, 2026

Work Location: In-person, New York

Expected Duration: 15 March 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is located in the Peacebuilding Branch (PBF) of Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO) in the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and Department of Peace Operations (DPO). The internship is for a period of three (3) months with a possibility of extension to six (6) months in total.

The internship is UNPAID and is full-time (35 hours per week) at the UN Premise, New York, United States.

The intern will work under the supervision of a staff member in the Branch to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities:

The Peacebuilding Support Office would like to recruit an intern to support the work of Peacebuilding Branch (PBF), specifically in communications and advocacy. Tasks will include:

• Assist in writing and editing short stories for the website.
• Assist in producing and editing videos and other multimedia products.
• Assist in managing the social media platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
• Assist in maintaining a diverse image library with photos, illustrations, videos etc.
• Assist in transforming research and data into compelling visuals.
• Assist the communication team with any other duties as may be assigned.

The branch strives to offer interns an opportunity to work independently with substantive issues while also assisting colleagues in the day-to-day operations of the office. The intern will be encouraged to actively explore relevant training options from the wide range of training courses being offered on an on-going basis to UN staff at Headquarters.

Qualifications/Special Skills

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 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.

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 French and/or Spanish is an asset.

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern.

Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern.

In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required.

The Motivational Statement must also include:

• Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
• Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated 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.

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.

DEADLINE: March 4, 2026