INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

United Nations - UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Internship Closes 09 Aug 2026 8 days left

Overview

The internship supports the dissemination of analytical work on financing for development through various communication channels. The intern will assist with research, analysis, and knowledge management activities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive communication strategy for disseminating analytical work;
  • Prepare, manage, and disseminate content related to PADB and INFFs for social media platforms, newsletters, targeted emails, event materials, and other communication channels;
  • Assistance in the work of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Financing for Development;
  • Conduct research and prepare background papers on financing for sustainable development issues, including issues related to INFF implementation.
  • Develop concept notes about the events, workshops, and seminars managed by the office;
  • Participate in planning and coordinating global FFD events, ensuring visibility of INFF content;
  • Engage with stakeholders through various channels;
  • Track and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies and suggest improvements where necessary;
  • Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in digital marketing and social media to ensure maximum effectiveness of communication strategies;
  • Support in any other communication-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor;
  • Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
Required Experience

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.

Qualifications
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent);
  • Be computer literate in standard software applications. 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.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset.
Contract Duration
3-6 Months
Work Modality
in-person and full-time, Flexible Work Arrangement to be conducted fully remote, hybrid (in-person and remote), and/or part-time
Remuneration
The internship is UNPAID. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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