About Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence

Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violenceis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Intern – Public Information
• Grade:I-1
• Location:New York (Remote work possible)
• Department:Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Academic Qualifications: Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
• Academic Qualifications: Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
• Academic Qualifications: List your top three areas of interest.
• Academic Qualifications: Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
• Academic Qualifications: Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of French is desirable.

Skills

• Web: Assist in researching, cataloguing and uploading documents in the digital library of the Office of the SRSG-SVC/TOE website; assist in creating content and updating webpages.
• Social Media: Draft and publish material including messages, videos, reels, etc. with appropriate tagging; assist in analytics.
• Audio Visual: Provide support in creating visual communications, such as photos, short videos, infographics.
• Events: Assist in the planning of outreach activities around the events.
• Attend relevant meetings and prepare meeting notes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply