Supporting the Substantive Work of the Justice and Corrections Service - Public Information Intern (Hybrid)

Job Description

Work Location

• Flexible (Hybrid, fully remote, or in-person)

Expected Duration

• 3 months; desired start date is 19 January 2026 or sooner

Duties and Responsibilities

• Internship duration is a minimum of three months, with a possibility of extension.
• Full-time (35 hours per week) on the United Nations premises in New York, USA. Can be adjusted to part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote based on the needs of the successful candidate.
• Located in the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI), Justice and Corrections Service (JCS).
• JCS serves as a centre of expertise on justice, corrections, and related rule of law areas, supporting UN peace operations and host countries in justice and prison services, strengthening criminal justice systems, and facilitating rule of law reforms.

Internship Responsibilities

• Assist JCS with strategic communication and public outreach related to rule of law, security institutions, and justice and corrections in peacekeeping.
• Help develop and design communications and multimedia products for web and social media platforms.
• Assist in developing content for JCS stories to increase awareness and understanding of justice and corrections issues.
• Support drafting and editing JCS publications, including fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, and donor updates for internal and external purposes.
• Conceptualize and create data visualizations and interactive content using design and other software.
• Research, compile, and draft information for social media content preparation and production.
• Monitor and analyze social media and web analytics, including Talkwalker, Twitter Analytics, and Facebook Insights.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Competencies

Communication

• Speak and write clearly and effectively.
• Listen to others, interpret messages correctly, and respond appropriately.
• Ask questions for clarification and engage in two-way communication.
• Tailor language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
• Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Value input from others and be willing to learn.
• Place team agenda above personal agenda.
• Support final group decisions even if they differ from own position.
• Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for shortcomings.

Client Orientation

• Consider all service recipients as “clients” and see things from their perspective.
• Establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients.
• Identify client needs and match them with appropriate solutions.
• Monitor developments in the client environment to anticipate problems.
• Keep clients informed of progress or setbacks.
• Meet deadlines for delivery of products or services to clients.

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme (second university degree or higher), or final year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor’s or equivalent).
• Field of study must be closely related to the internship type.
• Strong knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.

Additional Information

• UN Secretariat is committed to gender balance and geographical diversity; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Applicants who have previously completed six months as a UN intern cannot be re-engaged.
• Immediate family members of active UN staff cannot be engaged as interns.
• Motivational Statement must include:
• • Title of degree currently pursued
  • Graduation date
  • Explanation of suitability for this internship
  • Interest in the UN Internship Programme
• Personal History Profile must include past work experience, IT skills, and three references.

Intern Specific Information

• UN internships are unpaid; travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Non-resident interns may require a visa or work authorization. Candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship.

Deadline : Dec 1, 2025