Public Information - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• In-person/Remote

Expected Duration

• 05/11/25 – 04/02/26

Duties and Responsibilities

• Internship is full-time (five days per week, 40 hours) and unpaid.
• Position located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at UNCTAD Regional Office for Africa, Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes (ALDC).
• Internship tentatively starts 5 November 2025 for three months.
• For in-person internships: valid visa required; costs for travel, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses covered by intern.
• For remote internships: must have computer with modern browser, Office 365 applications, and basic IT security practices.
• Minimum IT requirements include:
• • Latest Microsoft Windows OS and updates installed.
  • Built-in software firewall enabled.
  • Password manager enabled for strong passwords and secure access to UNCTAD/UN resources.

Responsibilities under supervision of Chief of Regional Office and Economic Affairs Officer:

• Assist in organizing dissemination activities for UNCTAD research.
• Update social media platforms, run campaigns, produce short videos/animated clips and graphics, and grow audience base.
• Draft news articles, update office databases, conduct internet research, and compile information related to UNCTAD’s work.
• Develop communications products for target audiences: press releases, reports, brochures, flyers, briefing notes, newsletters, and web content.
• Contribute to the implementation of the office’s communications strategy, including media outreach.
• Prepare initial drafts of articles or chapters for UN newsletters, periodicals, reports, and books.
• Identify key contacts/constituencies and opportunities for strategic partnerships to enhance communications efforts.
• Organize conferences, seminars, press briefings, interviews, and other outreach events; prepare briefing materials for senior officials.

General Intern Responsibilities:

• Observe all applicable UN rules, regulations, instructions, procedures, and directives.
• Provide the office with copies of all materials prepared; UN retains all property rights, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
• Respect UN impartiality and independence; do not accept instructions from external authorities.
• Do not communicate non-public information to media or external sources without authorization; no personal gain from UN information.
• Refrain from conduct that adversely reflects on UN or the office; avoid activities incompatible with UN aims and objectives.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• At time of application, must meet one of:
• • Enrolled in or completed graduate program (second university degree or higher).
  • Enrolled in or completed final year of first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level).
• Computer literacy in standard software applications.
• Keen interest in UN work and commitment to UN Charter ideals.
• Ability to interact successfully with individuals from different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• University degree in journalism, international relations, public administration, or related field.
• Professional work experience is not required, but field of study must relate to the internship.

Languages

• English and French are UN working languages.
• Fluency in spoken and written English required; French is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Assessment based on Personal History Profile (PHP); individual interviews may be conducted.
• Complete online application required (Cover Note and PHP).
• Cover Note should include:
• • Title of degree currently pursuing.
  • Graduation date.
  • IT skills and software proficiency.
  • Explanation of suitability for the internship.
• PHP should include all past work experience, IT skills, and three references.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted.
• Internship does not guarantee employment within UN.
• Interns ineligible to apply for professional-level UN positions for six months after internship.
• Children, siblings, or closely related individuals of UN staff have eligibility restrictions.

Intern Specific Text

• Internship is unpaid.
• Travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Non-citizens/permanent residents may require appropriate visa and work authorization.
• Candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship.

Deadline : Oct 14, 2025