IT Global IT Services- Internal Communication

  • Internship, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 11 September 2025
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Job Description

Work Location

  • Geneva, Switzerland

Expected Duration

  • 3–6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of improvements to the GITSU intranet pages based on the SharePoint platform.
  • Collect, classify, and publish relevant information related to IT services provided by the Information Management and Technology Section (IMTS).
  • Support the identification, launch, and adoption of new tools and platforms that foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and peer-to-peer support across the organization.
  • Assist in creating and editing content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and accessibility for OHCHR staff globally.
  • Provide technical and communication support to ensure intranet pages remain user-friendly, relevant, and up to date.

Qualifications/Special Skills

  • Applicants must, at the time of submission, be:
    • Enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), or
    • Enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master’s degree or equivalent or higher), or
    • Have completed a relevant academic degree, preferably in:
      • Information Technology, Information Management, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of communication over intranet platforms based on SharePoint technology.
  • Familiarity with knowledge management, information architecture, and digital content organization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and capacity to translate technical content into clear, user-friendly messages.
  • Must commence the internship on the date indicated in the Acceptance Letter.
  • Professional work experience is not required to participate in the programme.

Languages

  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
  • Fluency in English or French is required; working knowledge of the other is an asset.

Additional Information

  • Available candidates with a start date and duration are encouraged 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.

Deadline : Sep 29, 2025

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