Programme Support & Communications Intern

The intern will support the Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ROEECA) in coordination, communications, and analytical tasks linked to programme support, partnerships, and reporting. The role involves drafting briefing materials, supporting presentations, assisting in communications and coordination, and contributing to knowledge management and event organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft and update talking points, briefing notes, and background documents for the Regional Director’s meetings, missions, and high-level engagements.
• Support the preparation of presentations, briefs, and visual materials for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing official communications, correspondence, and coordination notes with headquarters, regional offices, country offices, and partners.
• Support coordination functions across ROEECA, including tracking follow-ups, actions, and key priorities.
• Assist in compiling and synthesizing information for reports, speeches, and strategic notes.
• Support basic data analysis and visualization, including preparation of charts, tables, and summaries to inform decision-making.
• Contribute to knowledge management, filing, and maintenance of the Office of the Regional Director’s documentation.
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and regional events (logistics, agendas, and summaries).
• Support UNFCCC COP31 mobilization activities in the ECCA region, including preparing briefing materials, mapping of stakeholders, and follow-up coordination.
• Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), or have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Preferred areas of study: Urban Studies, Urban Planning, International Development, International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience but must have a field of study closely related to the internship.
• Proficiency in computer software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Programme Support
• Communications Support
• Briefing Material Preparation
• Presentation Assistance
• Coordination
• Knowledge Management
• Event Organization
• Analytical Tasks
• Partnership Support
• Reporting

Languages

English, French