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Communications Intern

Vienna

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Vienna
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date: 2025-03-02

Job categories Communications
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5132/29783
Department/office ECR, AUMCO, Austria MCO
Duty station Vienna, Austria
Contract type Intern
Contract level Intern
Duration 5 months, with possibility of extension up to 1 year.
Application period 21-Feb-2025 to 02-Mar-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

The Communication Intern will assist the Communication Specialist in managing the office's communications tasks, including social media management, website updates, internal communications, and event organization. The position offers the intern a hands-on experience in a global organization’s communications department, contributing to internal and external communications initiatives.

Under the supervision of the Communication Specialist, the intern will assist with the following tasks:

Social Media and Digital Communications

  • Support the management of the office’s social media accounts (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).

  • Assist in creating and curating content for social media platforms, including graphics, posts, and videos.

Website Management and Content Updates

  • Assist in maintaining and updating the UNOPS Austria website, ensuring that content is current, accurate, and engaging.

  • Gather updates from AUMCO projects for inclusion in the quarterly UNOPS newsletter and assist with drafting and editing the news items.

Internal Communications

  • Support the Communication Specialist in the development of content for internal platforms to ensure staff are informed about key updates, events, and activities.

Event Support

  • Support the organization and logistics of events, both in-person and virtual, including conferences, webinars, and meetings.

  • Assist in preparing event materials, invitations, and promotional content.

  • Help with coordination on the day of events, including registration, technical support, etc.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • The applicant should have completed a Minimum First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) , or be enrolled in a postgraduate program or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the start date of the intern assignment.

  • Area of study should preferably relate to Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or similar is required.

Experience

  • While no prior work experience is required, some experience in content creation for social media platforms or related fields would be an asset.

Additional considerations: 

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
Language 

  • Knowledge of English is required.

  • Proficiency in Turkish is an added value.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.