Work Location

Interns are required to be physically present at the UNECE premises in Geneva, Switzerland.

Expected duration

4 to 6 months with expected start on 27 July 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is in the Information Unit within the Office of the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The Information Unit is responsible for UNECE communications activities, including all media content (press releases and news), social media, corporate design, and communication on events. The incumbent works under the overall supervision of the Chief of Unit and, for certain tasks, under the supervision of the other team members.

• Daily media monitoring and dissemination of news about UNECE (all languages, all on-line media, use of Meltwater, Factiva and news searches on the web), disseminated daily to all staff
• Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc reports on the press coverage about UNECE that are distributed to senior management
• Designing engaging visuals e.g. videos, animated clips, photo montage, quote cards, posters, infographics, brochures and other types of content for use on social media and website
• Drafting, scheduling and posting of content of UNECE accounts on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube (including through Hootsuite social media management tool)
• Preparing and distributing the UNECE weekly newsletters in English (via LinkedIn)
• Photo coverage of meetings and events
• Assisting with research and fact checking, as well as drafting of news stories and other communications content to raise the visibility of UNECE projects

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Be computer literate in standard software applications and have experience and background in graphic design and video editing; have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in another official UN language is desirable, preferably French or Russian.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS BANK ACCOUNTS.