Communications (70%)
Help draft engaging and crisp material to use in GIC Sweden communication such as updates to stakeholders and steering group, invitations to events, presentation materials, joint communication with partners, etc.
Actively participate in content creation and moderation of social media channels owned by UNOPS Innovation, covering all GICs.
Support external communications by helping with incoming requests from various stakeholders, under the guidance of a supervisor.
Event Management (15%)
Participate in event planning and delivery together with the GIC Sweden team as well as partners such as Ideon Science Park.
Set up and help manage a calendar of events in the GIC Sweden Incubator and relevant events in the Swedish innovation ecosystem.
Undertake continuous research on events happening in the region and nation to ensure we are plugged into relevant activity.
Facility Management (10%)
Maintain the day-to-day aspect of GIC Sweden office space, making sure we have an inspiring and updated environment.
Propose and help drive development of the office space to create a truly innovative centre.
Coordination and efficiency 5%
Learn about stakeholder management and leadership by participating in relevant meetings with the GIC Manager, responsible for taking notes and following up on relevant actions.
Support GIC Manager and the GIC team with overall meeting coordination and efficiency.
Training components and learning elements
UNOPS highly values interns’ contribution and appreciates the importance of learning during an internship. UNOPS encourages the intern to raise specific wishes regarding learning opportunities before and during the internship.
The intern will have access to a large offering of online training on the comprehensive UNOPS intranet and opportunities to communicate with UNOPS HQ, Regional Office, and other country offices.
Education/Experience/Language requirements1. Academic qualifications
All applicants must be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or PhD. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.
The preferred education is in the area of communication, journalism, graphic design, mass media, digital communication, public relations and other related studies.
2. Language Skills
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Swedish is desired but not required.
3. Computer Literacy
Computer/tech savvy is desired.
Video editing skills are desired.
4. Internship-related experiences
Communications experience from the public sector and/or large multinational companies is desired.
Experience from the Swedish innovation ecosystem is a plus.
Social media knowledge is desired.
Messaging and story-telling to different audiences (formal/informal etc.) is desired.
Contract type, level and duration - Internship
Contract type: Internship
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
