Junior Project Officer (High-Level Track)

This unpaid internship offers the opportunity to assist in communication and coordination with high-level participants for the WSIS Forum 2027. The incumbent will support the preparation and execution of the High-Level programme and contribute to outreach and promotional activities, gaining first-hand experience in international cooperation and digital development dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Assist in communication with High-level participants (Ministers, Heads of Regulatory Authorities, Mayors, Ambassadors, CEOs, etc.), including drafting correspondence and tracking responses from stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and execution of the High-Level programme, including creating personalized programmes for High-Level participants and coordinating with focal points to facilitate seamless participation.
• Assist in promotional efforts related to High-level participants.
• Contribute to outreach and promotional activities that highlight high-level participation and key messages from the WSIS Forum 2027.
• Assist in collecting information and preparing the WSIS Forum 2027 High-Level Outcomes and Executive Briefs report, capturing key messages and results.
• Assist the team with day-to-day tasks, as required for the implementation of work programmes.

Requirements

• No work experience required.
• University degree in international relations, business administration, communications, public relations, economics, political science or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of English for conducting research and producing documents (drafting and editing).
• Knowledge of a second ITU official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) would be an advantage.
• Be under 30 years of age (Exceptions may be considered for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.).
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate programme, or be a recent graduate (within six months prior to the start of the internship).
• Be a citizen of a Member State of ITU.

Skills

• Research
• Document Drafting
• Content Editing
• Communication Coordination
• Event Preparation
• Outreach Activities
• Promotional Activities
• International Cooperation
• Digital Development Dialogue
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English