Communications Internship

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organisations.  With over 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

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.

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=29783#3