Intern
Pay and conditions
Salary
Unpaid
Hardship
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Job Description
This DESA internship supports the Programme Planning and Coordination Unit's communications and outreach for inclusive social development in New York. The intern researches United Nations developments, produces digital and news content, supports major intergovernmental events and observances, manages web and social-media materials, monitors audience engagement and evaluates communications results.
Key Details
Department
Programme Planning and Coordination Unit
Position Details
Experience level
Student
Minimum experience
No prior experience required
Employment type
Internship / Full-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
Two to six months
Work hours
Full-time, with exceptional part-time or fully remote arrangements
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Research and monitor United Nations developments and news sources on inclusive social development
- Produce and update news, event coverage, interviews, articles and digital content for websites and social-media platforms
- Support communications for CSocD65, COSP20 and UNPFII preparations and stakeholder participation
- Draft, edit and publish news stories, summaries and articles for events, meetings and seminars
- Prepare public-information materials including presentations, concept notes, flyers, infographics, social-media cards and video productions
- Support campaigns for international days and observances under the DISD mandate
- Monitor audience engagement, evaluate communications results and update website content
Role Requirements
- Enrolment in or completion of a graduate programme
- Enrolment in or completion of the final academic year of a bachelor's degree
- A field of study closely related to the internship
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Provide proof of eligibility for the internship programme
Desired Criteria
- Knowledge of an additional official United Nations language
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Fully remote work may be considered only exceptionally when circumstances necessitate it
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from DESA Careers, on 21 Aug 2026.