Communications Intern: Strategic Inputs for PBSO, New York, United States
Overview: DPPA & Peacebuilding Support Office
Do you seek a truly impactful career start in international relations? The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) invites aspiring professionals to join its team. Specifically, we offer a Communications Intern position within the Financing for Peacebuilding Branch (FPB) of the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO). Indeed, this UNPAID, in-person, and full-time (35 hours per week) internship operates from the United Nations premise in New York, USA. Consequently, you gain a direct opportunity to contribute to peacebuilding efforts from the heart of the United States.
The Internship Role: Communications Intern (New York, USA)
This Communications Intern role offers a six-month duration. You will, furthermore, report directly to the Public Information Officer in FPB. Essentially, this internship enables independent work on substantive issues. Concurrently, you will assist colleagues in the day-to-day operations of the office. Moreover, we actively encourage interns to explore relevant training options from the wide range of courses available to UN staff at Headquarters.
Remote Communications Intern
Key Details for this UN Communications Internship
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Grade: I-1
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Organization: Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
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Country: USA
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City: New York
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Office: ICDDR,B in New York, USA (Note: Original text says ICDDR,B, which is usually a research center in Bangladesh. Assuming this is a typo in the original text and it means “UN” or “DPPA office in New York” as consistent with other details.)
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Work Location: In person
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Expected duration: 6 months
Specific Responsibilities of the Communications Intern
As a Communications Intern, your duties will include, for instance, the following:
Content Creation & Multimedia Support
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You will actively assist in writing and editing short stories for the website.
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Furthermore, you will help produce and edit videos and other multimedia products.
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Ultimately, you will transform complex research and data into compelling visuals.
Social Media Management
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You will consistently assist in managing social media platforms. Specifically, this includes X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
General Communications Assistance
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You will broadly assist the communication team with any other assigned duties. Therefore, this provides comprehensive support to the branch.
Qualifications for a UN Communications Intern
Education Requirements:
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Applicants must meet one of the following criteria. First, you might currently enroll in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). Alternatively, you could enroll in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
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Crucially, your field of study must closely relate to the type of internship for which you apply. However, professional work experience is not a requirement for the UN Internship Programme.
Language Skills:
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Fluency in spoken and written English is, therefore, essential for this internship.
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Additionally, knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) offers an asset.
Important Application Information
Interns do not receive financial remuneration from the United Nations. Consequently, you or your sponsoring institutions assume full responsibility for costs and arrangements regarding travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the internship country may, in addition, need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Therefore, successful candidates should diligently discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Apply now: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1753137738201
Your Motivational Statement must include, as follows:
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The title of the degree you currently pursue.
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Your Graduation Date (when you will graduate/have graduated from the program).
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An explanation of why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
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An explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
Additionally, ensure your online Personal History Profile includes, for example:
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All past work experiences.
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Your IT skills.
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Three references.
Please note: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. This includes, for instance, application, interview meetings, processing, or training. Moreover, the United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is this Communications Intern position paid? A1: No, this Communications Intern position is unpaid. Instead, interns or their sponsoring institutions cover all costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
Q2: What is the duration and location of this UN internship? A2: This internship lasts for six months. You will, furthermore, work in-person at the United Nations premise in New York, USA.
Q3: What are the main educational requirements for this Communications Internship? A3: You must, specifically, be enrolled in or have completed a graduate program, or be in your final year of a bachelor’s degree program. Moreover, your field of study must directly relate to communications.
Q4: Do I need prior professional work experience to apply? A4: No, professional work experience is not a requirement for this UN Intern program. However, a relevant field of study is, nevertheless, essential.
Q5: What should my Motivational Statement include? A5: Your Motivational Statement must, firstly, detail your degree and graduation date. Secondly, it must explain why you are the best candidate. Finally, it should express your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.