In person

4 - 6 months

This internship is in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications (OUSG) within the Department of Gobal Communications (DGC). DGC is responsible for telling the UN story across multiple platforms, digital and traditional, to build support for the aims and work of the United Nations. Through their global operations and offices in 60 countries, DGC reaches millions of people with trusted, objective information and an inclusive message that enables the public, civil society, private sector and Member States to engage in the work of the United Nations. The incumbent will report to the Special Assistant in the OUSG. Within delegated authority, the public information intern may be responsible for the following duties: • Assist with research, classification, preservation and access to key documents of the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications (OUSG). • Develop and maintain systems to improve searchability and accessibility of knowledge products. • Contribute to the design and layout of knowledge management tools/workflows for the Office. • Assist in developing a strategy on the use of AI tools for internal knowledge management. • Assist with other tasks related to OUSG as assigned. Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). • Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Please list your area of study. • Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. • Academic background in information science, knowledge management, journalism, or a related field is desirable. • Strong writing and editing skills in English (additional UN languages an asset). • Detail-oriented with strong research and analytical skills. • Interest in the work and values of the United Nations. • Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment, with sensitivity to diverse perspectives and global issues. • Organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when managing multiple tasks or deadlines. • Familiarity with knowledge management software is desirable. • Familiarity using AI tools for knowledge management in a professional capacity is desirable.

English or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: -Title of degree you are currently pursuing. -Graduation Date (when you will be graduating from the programme). -List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. -List your top three areas of interest/department preferences. -Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department. -Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your application be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. Interns will need to provide all necessary hardware (computer), software and internet connection to perform the internship remotely.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.