Strategic Communication & Media - Public Information Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Geneva

Expected Duration

• 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• About UNDRR:
• • Established in December 1999, UNDRR is the UN focal point for coordinating disaster risk reduction efforts and ensuring synergies among UN and regional activities in both developed and less developed countries
  • Led by the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 150 staff in Geneva headquarters and regional offices
  • Guides, monitors, analyses, and reports on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
  • Supports regional and national implementation, catalyzes action, and increases global awareness by working with UN Member States, civil society, private sector, parliamentarians, and the science and technology community
• Internship Details:
  • Duration: 4–6 months
  • Location: UNDRR, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Status: UNPAID, full-time, in-person (five days per week)
  • Supervision: Head of Campaigns and Community
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Support development of clear and impactful messaging for campaigns aligned with UNDRR’s mission and the Sendai Framework
  • Conduct research to identify effective communication strategies for target audiences, including governments, media professionals, and the public
  • Contribute to planning and implementation of global campaigns, including the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and World Tsunami Awareness Day
  • Assist in developing branding materials and visual assets for campaign promotion
  • Coordinate with journalists, editors, and media professionals to facilitate interviews, press briefings, and media coverage
  • Track and evaluate media outreach efforts to measure impact and reach
  • Provide logistical and administrative support for organizing events such as conferences, workshops, and webinars
  • Conduct background research and prepare briefing materials
  • Support administrative tasks, including documentation, meeting notes, and internal communications
  • Coordinate with other UNDRR teams, regional offices, and external partners to ensure successful execution of communication efforts

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Enrolled in or completed:
• • Final year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent), or
  • Graduate school programme (Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent)
• Computer literate in standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, and MS Teams
• Keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter
• Ability to interact successfully with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs
• Ability to draft news articles and campaign pitches is desirable
• Experience in creative content creation is desirable

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required
• Knowledge of an additional UN official language is an advantage

Intern Specific Text

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the UN
• Costs 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 need appropriate visa and work/employment authorization
• Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer

Deadline : Oct 15, 2025