Public Information Intern

Organizational Context

The UN Secretariat's Department of Global Communications, specifically the Human Rights and Outreach Programmes Section, focuses on advancing human rights awareness through education and public engagement. This section supports UN outreach initiatives, develops communication materials, and fosters partnerships to promote equality and combat discrimination.

Job Purpose

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the UN Secretariat's mission of promoting human rights and global understanding. The intern will support the Human Rights and Outreach Programmes Section in its efforts to raise awareness and engage the public on critical human rights issues. By assisting with research, content creation, event coordination, and communications, the intern will play a role in developing educational and outreach materials used at UN Headquarters and globally, thereby supporting the UN's mandate to foster equality and respect for human dignity.

Responsibilities

Assist senior officials with research, briefing materials, and correspondence. Conduct internet research on thematic issues and summarize findings. Draft, format, edit, and post web content, including news stories, graphics, and multimedia. Create social media content for various platforms. Support the planning and organization of lectures and events by researching speakers and preparing promotional materials. Track public statements by UN officials on human rights topics. Provide general office support, including managing correspondence, files, and organizing meetings.

Work Experience

No professional work experience is required for this internship. However, a strong academic background in a relevant field is essential. Desired skills include experience in writing, social media, and multimedia production, along with proficiency in standard software applications like MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Skills

Communication (clear speaking/writing, active listening, appropriate response, asking clarifying questions, tailoring communication, openness in sharing information), Teamwork (collaboration, valuing input, prioritizing team goals, supporting decisions, sharing credit), Client Orientation, Internet Research, Content Drafting and Editing, Social Media Content Creation, Event Planning Support, Public Statement Tracking, General Office Support, MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint), MS Teams.

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