Public Infromation Intern - I

Internship Communications & PR

Overview

Assist with communications to raise awareness for children's rights advocacy.

You have:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Be computer literate in standard software applications such as Microsoft Excel, MS Word and Teams or similar.
• Be experienced in using Content Management System such as WordPress or Drupal as well as designing and editing software such as Canva.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Fluency in English is required, knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Contract

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

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

The duration of the internship is 3 months with the possibility of an extension of 3 months. Desired start date: May-2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

The mandate and work of the office derives from General Assembly resolution 51/77 and subsequent General Assembly resolutions, as well as successive Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict. The role of the SRSG-CAAC is to strengthen the protection of children affected by armed conflict, raise awareness, promote the collection of information about the plight of children affected by war and foster international cooperation to improve their protection. The internship is located in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict in New York. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. The internship duration is 3 months with the possibility of extension for an additional 3 months. Responsibilities within the delegated authority of the Public Information Intern will perform the following duties. • Assist with the Office’s efforts, through communications, to build awareness and support for the advocacy work of the SRSG including with Member States, donors, media and the policy community. • Provide support in tasks including media monitoring and analysis, drafting and editing of content for print, web and multimedia, events and publications. • Assist with updates to the Office's website and social media. • Assist in organizing special events at the UN focusing on CAAC related themes. • Perform other duties as assigned.

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: (1) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (2) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Be computer literate in standard software applications such as Microsoft Excel, MS Word and Teams or similar. Be experienced in using Content Management System such as WordPress or Drupal as well as designing and editing software such as Canva is required. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. In addition, candidates should 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. Applicants to the UN Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 or J1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

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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