Public Information Intern
Contribute to the work of the Secretariat supporting road safety initiatives.
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Overview
Contribute to the work of the Secretariat supporting road safety initiatives.
You have:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
- Fluency in English is required.
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
Expected duration
6 months. Start date: 7 October 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is located in the Office of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety (Special Envoy), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Head of Secretariat of the Special Envoy, the incumbent is expected to contribute to the work of the Secretariat as follows: - Undertake research to support identification of potential partners and to inform activities of the Special Envoy; - Draft articles, briefing notes and other outreach communications to help raise visibility of the global road safety crisis; - Undertake research on initiatives that illustrate the nexus between road safety and other SDGs; - Support the events, campaigns, projects and activities planned for the Special Envoy; - Support the relevant activities on social media; - Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications/special skills
Candidates must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent). Not required
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a past project where you conducted research? | The interviewer is trying to understand your research abilities and experience. | Discuss a specific project, highlighting your role and the outcomes. |
| How have you used social media in previous work or projects? | The question assesses your experience with social media as part of outreach. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to support a team event or initiative. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the relationship between road safety and sustainable development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you raised awareness about a public issue? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to intern with the UN and what do you hope to gain? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ for effective communication in a multicultural environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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