Junior Project Officer (WSIS Prizes)

Support the planning, promotion and delivery of the WSIS Prizes 2027, helping bring visibility to innovative ICT initiatives that advance sustainable development. Assist with project submissions, coordinate showcasing of nominated projects, and support communication and promotional activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, promotion and delivery of the WSIS Prizes 2027.
• Assist with the review and organization of project submissions, checking that information is complete, clear and relevant to the WSIS Action Lines and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Help coordinate the showcasing of nominated projects, Champions and Winners through project profiles, presentations and other engaging materials.
• Prepare and edit communication and promotional content that highlights the ideas, people and impact behind outstanding projects.
• Support the participation of WSIS Prizes Winners and Champions in the WSIS Forum 2027, including follow-up and coordination for the award ceremonies.
• Contribute to web and social media content that helps audiences discover the WSIS Prizes and the projects recognized through the initiative.
• Support meetings and coordination with colleagues and stakeholders involved in the WSIS Prizes.
• Help document results and success stories, contributing to reports that demonstrate how digital transformation is making a difference on the ground.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• University degree in development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, public relations, economics, digital media, international development, political science, sociology 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, and 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
• Project Coordination
• Communication Support
• Promotional Activities
• Digital Media
• Public Relations
• International Development
• Economic Development
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Business Administration
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English