Internship for Public Information

Job Description

Job Opening ID: 269827
Job Network : -
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence
Date Posted : Dec 24, 2025
Deadline : Jan 2, 2026

Work Location
In person in New York or remote, full time or part time modalities would be considered.

Expected duration
3-6 months.

Desired start date: January 2026

Duties and Responsibilities
This internship is located in the United Nations Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict (TOE), Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC). The TOE was created by United Nations Security Council resolution 1888(8) (2009) with the purpose of assisting national authorities in strengthening the rule of law, with the aim of ensuring accountability for conflict-related sexual violence.

In order to carry out its mandate, the TOE is co-led by the Office of the SRSG-SVC, the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Development Programme.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time. The TOE internship is for an initial period of three months, with an opportunity for extension up to six months, depending on the needs of the TOE. The intern will work for four to five days per week (20h-35h) under the direct supervision of the TOE. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Web: Assist in researching, cataloguing and uploading documents in the digital library of the Office of the SRSG-SVC/TOE website; assist in creating content and updating webpages.
• Social Media: Draft and publish material including messages, videos, reels, etc. with appropriate tagging; assist in analytics.
• Audio Visual: Provide support in creating visual communications, such as photos, short videos, infographics.
• Events: Assist in the planning of outreach activities around the events.
• Attend relevant meetings and prepare meeting notes.
• Perform any other tasks required by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

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); or
• (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent)

Applicants must also:

• Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• 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.

For an internship with the TOE, a degree in law is preferred.

Demonstrated experience in creating narratives and messaging including for social media, web, and print;

Possess knowledge of social media platforms and web/CMS, including being computer and technologically literate in standard software applications for those purposes;

Have a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations, especially regarding justice for conflict-related sexual violence, and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN 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;

Previous work on media campaigns, outreach initiatives, and/or thematic advocacy efforts is desirable.

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?)
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
• List your top three areas of interest.
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
• Provide us with your dates of availability.

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 pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information
Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements:
For internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 or J1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

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: January 2, 2026