Internship: Communication and Information Sector

The internship offers an opportunity to learn and support the Communication and Information Sector's mission at UNESCO, including promoting freedom of expression, media development, and building knowledge societies. Interns will assist in programme and project support, research, partnerships, and operations support, gaining skills in communication and information projects and international project management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and review of project documents, draft notes and prepare technical annexes.
• Prepare conceptual framework / concept notes on new areas of work or development challenges.
• Collect, organize and analyze data.
• Contribute to the production/preparation of documents, working papers, and conceptual framework/concept notes on area of work or development challenges.
• Assist in the development of technical support in the development of new interventions or projects.
• Undertake specific research and reviews to produce well defined aspects or segments of work products, including publications, documents and project proposals.
• Contribute to the preparation of knowledge and communication products, materials for advocacy and outreach, related to area of work.
• Participate in meetings and seminars.
• Analyze and compile background data for potential partnerships and fundraising events and opportunities.
• Arrange briefings, visits, tours, meetings and other related activities to support collaborative activities.
• Liaise and build networks with officials in national administrations, researchers, other international organisations and member country Delegations.
• Provide administrative and logistical support in the planning and organization of meetings, events, workshops, and conferences in coordination with other staff.
• Support the preparation of specific budgets, financial and accounting documents, and project documentation and evaluation.

Requirements

• You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
• You should be currently enrolled AND on the 3rd (third) year or final year of your Bachelor’s degree; OR You should be currently enrolled in your second university degree, Master's or PhD degree or equivalent; OR You must have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree no more than 12 months prior to the issuance of the Internship Agreement, as determined by the completion date indicated on your diploma.
• Applicants in technical/vocational assignments must be enrolled in a specialized technical/vocational institution and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.
• You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French.
• A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.
• You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
• You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
• You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Written Communication
• Spoken Communication
• English Language
• French Language
• Computer Systems
• Office Applications
• Teamwork including international environment
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communications Skills
• Programme Support
• Project Support
• Research
• Partnership Development
• Operations Support
• International Project Management

Languages

English, French