The internship is in the Social Media Section, Communications Campaigns Service, Campaigns and Country Operations Division of the Department of Global Communications.
Responsible for social media activities of the Department and integration of platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Research, compile, draft, and edit basic information for social media content, often under tight deadlines.
Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content.
Gather social media content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.).
Assist in the creation of original content for social media platforms.
Attend meetings as an observer.
Manage meeting agendas and draft meeting notes.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member are not eligible to apply.
Familiarity with and/or interest in digital photography is desirable.
Familiarity with Canva, Trello, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Photoshop (or graphic design programs) is desirable.
Interns must provide all necessary hardware (computer), software, and internet connection to perform the internship.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or higher) or the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level).
No professional work experience is required, but a field of study closely related to the internship is preferred.
Applicants must provide proof of enrollment or degree completion.
Familiarity with Canva, Trello, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Photoshop (or graphic design programs) is desirable.
Familiarity with and/or interest in taking digital photographs is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.
Knowledge of French or another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish), Kiswahili, or Hindi is desirable.
Additional Information
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Cover Note must include:
Title of degree currently pursued.
Graduation date.
List of IT skills and software proficiency.
Top three areas of interest/department preferences.
Explanation of suitability for the specific department.
Interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
Include past work experiences, IT skills, and three references in the application.
Due to high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member are not eligible.
Interns must provide all necessary hardware, software, and internet connection to perform the internship remotely.
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 sponsoring institutions.
Non-citizen interns may require the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
Successful candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Dec 11, 2025
Start Your Application
Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
