Internship – Communication (NSNI)

Duration

12 months

Internships

The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. The internships are awarded to persons studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree (see Internship web pages for further details).

The purpose of the programme is\:

• To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole;

• To benefit the IAEA's programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The duration of an internship is normally not less than three months and not more than one year.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme, which encompasses the Agency's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure, and responds to the needs of its Member States related to nuclear safety and security.

The objective of the Division of Nuclear Installation Safety (NSNI) is to achieve and maintain a high level of safety of nuclear installations worldwide that are under design or construction or in operation. The Division does this by establishing standards of safety for the protection of health, including standards for nuclear power plants and other nuclear installations and facilities, and by providing for the application of these standards through, among other things, support for the IAEA's Technical Cooperation programme, the rendering of safety review services, the promotion of education and training, the fostering of information exchange and the coordination of research and development. In addition, the Division helps ensure safety at nuclear installations by supporting international safety instruments such as the Convention on Nuclear Safety and the Code of Conduct on the Safety of Research Reactors. NSNI comprises five Sections\:

1. External Events Safety Section

2. Operational Safety Section

3. Safety Assessment Section

4. Regulatory Activities Section

5. Research Reactor Safety Section

Main Purpose

The main purpose of the internship is to provide support for both the organization and implementation of the 2026 International Conference on Topical Issues in Nuclear Installation Safety\: Learning from the Past to Accelerate the Future as well as the ongoing activities of the Division of Nuclear Installation Safety. The scope of work will include supporting preparation of the conference from an event management and project management perspective, including establishing and tracking deadlines, optimizing workflows, and generating and implementing ideas for a successful and impactful conference. As part of the development of the intern's own skills and competences, the scope will include tasks that involve a wide range of stakeholders, internal and external to the IAEA. The intern will have the possibility to attend the conference, learning about the topics and interacting with participants, speakers and delegates. The internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international event coordination and project management within a specialized UN agency. This role will provide exposure to strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Assist the Scientific Secretary and project team in the overall coordination and project management of TIC2026, including tracking milestones, updating project plans, and maintaining documentation.

• Support the logistical planning and implementation of TIC 2026 and the IAEA General Conference, including coordination of side events, speaker arrangements, and session scheduling.

• Contribute to the development and dissemination of NSNI promotional materials, including digital content, invitations, and participant communications.

• Assist in enhancing the division's web content and social media outreach efforts, including overviews, graphic development as well as analyses and suggestions.

• Manage the conference website and registration platform, including content updates and user support.

• Provide support to NSNI's Communication Team in outreach efforts when necessary, including social media engagement, content creation, and cross-promotion of division's initiatives.

• Draft and publish posts on a regular basis and develop NSNI stories, features and other outreach material via social media, the website and print.

• Prepare a post-conference summary report capturing lessons learned, feedback, and recommendations for future events.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Communication, Design, Political Science, International Relations or a related field.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), which is the IAEA's standard.

• Excellent written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian) an asset.

• Prior experience in event planning or project coordination an asset.

Applicant Eligibility

• Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.

• Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.

• Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme.

• Good written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.

• Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.