Intern - AdvocacyNew

Supports the Local2030 Coalition Secretariat’s advocacy work in Bilbao, helping connect United Nations members and local-development partners around localisation of the 2030 Agenda. The internship prepares events, communications and briefing materials, coordinates speakers and logistics, and maintains meeting records and follow-up systems for coalition advocacy, workshops and partner engagement.

• Prepare concepts, agendas, talking points, briefing notes and logistical guidance for events and workshops
• Draft event descriptions aligned with the coalition advocacy strategy
• Support invitations, tracking spreadsheets and follow-up communications
• Develop key messages and briefing materials for coalition leadership, members and partners
• Prepare presentations and materials for events and meetings
• Coordinate event setup, speakers and technical arrangements
• Record meeting notes, reports and minutes and maintain follow-up documentation

• Enrolment in a graduate programme, final year of a first university degree, or completion of a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD programme
• Field of study closely related to the internship
• Computer literacy in standard software applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written English and Spanish
• Proof of academic eligibility for the UN Internship Programme

• Social sciences, international relations, development studies or a related field

• Advocacy Communications
• Event Planning
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Briefing Preparation
• Meeting Documentation
• Travel Coordination
• Database Management

• Microsoft Office

• Internship is unpaid; interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses