Public Information Intern

Work Location

Hybrid working modality, full- or part-time, Washington D.C. USA

Expected duration

3-6 months maximum

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is located in the United Nations Information Center in Washington, D.C. The Center is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in the United States. The Information Center is responsible for promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating UN information materials to a local audience in English; engaging local and regional partners; and, overall, bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves. The duration of the internship is three (3) months with possible maximum extension of three additional months. The internship is UNPAID, hybrid modality, and full-time or part-time, depending on academic obligations, to commence as soon as possible. This internship is designed to be in a hybrid modality, full-time (5 days per week / 35 hours) or part-time ( 3 days per week / 21 hours). Remote work modalities may be offered on a case-by-case basis, based on request by the successful candidate and needs of the office. The intern reports to the Director, UNIC, Washington, DC. The selected intern will perform duties to include, but not limited to the following: - Assist with content and design of social media posts and conduct analysis of social media metrics; - Assist with the production of communication products, including conducting research, compiling information, coordinating logistics, and assisting with public inquiries; - Assist with preparations for events, high-level visitors from headquarters and field offices, and speaking engagements; - Compile, analyze and organize data for office reports; - Attend meetings and draft summaries; - Perform other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants are expected to have a good working knowledge of standard office software applications, particularly MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in spoken and written English is required.

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.