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Junior Events and Communications Officer

ITUGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:3 Aug 2026Job ID:1359212455Posted on:2 Jul 2026
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Overview

Supports the Giga initiative (an ITU-UNICEF partnership connecting schools to the internet) with event coordination, communications and marketing activities, including planning, logistics, participant engagement and digital content creation.

Department: Giga Secretariat (General Secretariat)

Languages

Required: English

Desired: French

Job Functions

  1. Communications, Media and Advocacy
  2. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Support event planning and coordination for Giga meetings, workshops and receptions
  • Prepare event timelines, checklists and briefing materials
  • Manage event calendars, mailing lists and registration platforms
  • Contribute to event communications and marketing materials
  • Support digital communications including social media content
  • Assist with on-site event operations
  • Collect and analyse participant feedback for event reports

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university programme in communications, marketing, event management or related field
  • Under 30 years of age (exceptions for PhD candidates)
  • Citizen of an ITU Member State

Skills

Event planning and coordinationDigital content creationStakeholder communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Additional info

  • Unpaid internship, 6 months starting 17 August 2026
  • Requires physical presence in Geneva with up to 2 days/week remote work