Junior Project Officer (Social Media and Digital Marketing)

The Junior Project Officer will contribute to the planning and delivery of social media and digital marketing activities for the WSIS Process and WSIS Forum 2027. The role involves creating engaging digital content, monitoring social media performance, and supporting communication strategies to promote ITU leadership in telecommunications and ICT.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of social media and digital marketing activities for the WSIS Process and WSIS Forum 2027.
• Research digital communication trends, platform features and audience insights to suggest fresh ideas and effective practices.
• Monitor channel performance and engagement data, helping identify what resonates with audiences and where content can be improved.
• Help engage communities across relevant WSIS social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube, in line with organizational guidance.
• Create, edit and publish engaging content, including copy, graphics, short videos and other digital assets that encourage participation in WSIS activities.
• Maintain editorial calendars and coordinate content schedules around key milestones, campaigns and Forum activities.
• Help keep existing channels organized and up to date and contribute ideas for reaching new audiences where appropriate.
• Compile social media statistics and prepare concise performance updates to support evidence-informed communication.
• Bring the WSIS story to life online. Help turn global conversations, digital innovations and real-world impact into creative content that reaches and engages audiences around the world.

Requirements

• University degree in marketing, graphic design, communications, public relations, business, new media, international relations or a related field.
• No work experience required.
• Excellent knowledge of English for conducting research and producing documents (drafting and editing).
• Knowledge of a second ITU official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) would be an advantage.
• Experience in social media and social analytics tools knowledge.
• Knowledge of online marketing and good understanding of major marketing channels, including adequate knowledge of web design will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Canva and Adobe Photoshop is 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

• Social Media Management
• Digital marketing
• Social Analytics Tools
• Online Marketing
• Web Design
• Content Creation
• Research and Document Drafting
• English Language Proficiency
• Canva
• Adobe Photoshop

Languages

English