IT Global IT Services- Internal Communication

Internship IT & Telecom Information Management

Overview

Contribute to improving GITSU intranet and support IT services.

You have:

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme or enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master's degree or equivalent) or have completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in Information Technology, Information Management, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of communication over intranet platforms based on SharePoint technology.
• Familiarity with knowledge management, information architecture, and digital content organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and capacity to translate technical content into clear, user-friendly messages.
• Must commence the internship on the date indicated in the Acceptance letter.
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participate in the programme.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Geneva, Switzerland

Expected duration

3-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Head of GITSU, and in coordination with the IMTS Intranet focal point, the intern will: • Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of improvements to the GITSU intranet pages based on the SharePoint platform. • Collect, classify, and publish relevant information related to IT services provided by the Information Management and Technology Section (IMTS). • Support the identification, launch, and adoption of new tools and platforms that foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and peer-to-peer support across the organization. • Assist in creating and editing content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and accessibility for OHCHR staff globally. • Provide technical and communication support to ensure intranet pages remain user-friendly, relevant, and up to date.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of: • Information Technology, Information Management, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field. • Demonstrated knowledge of communication over intranet platforms based on SharePoint technology. • Familiarity with knowledge management, information architecture, and digital content organization. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset. • Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. • Attention to detail and capacity to translate technical content into clear, user-friendly messages. AND, if selected, must commence the internship on the date indicated in the Acceptance letter. APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMME.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English or French is required, working knowledge of the other is an asset.

Additional Information

Available candidates with a start date and duration please apply

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.

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