Public Information Intern

This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person in New York, but can be adjusted based on the request of the successful candidate.

6 Months duration with the start date in October/November 2026

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships: This internship opportunity is available in the Civil Society and Academic Impact Section, Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications (DGC). Duties include: connecting the UN with civil society organizations (CSOs) affiliated with DGC and assisting the Department in disseminating information about the UN's activities. Through a number of programs, the office collaborates with CSOs whose mission line up with those of the United Nations. Within the unit, the Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS) is responsible for the Call for Participation among civil society entities (not in ECOSOC-status) who have expertise in the specific, substantive areas of UN conferences, meetings, and events. This entails a multi-step process (ideally originating with the adoption of a resolution or agreement on a meeting or event with modalities) to include civil society participation. Three internships are available unpaid and full-time for a period of six months. This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person in New York but can be adjusted based on the request of the successful candidate. The interns selected will be supervised and supported by the Civil Society Unit's Communications Officer and the Manager of NGLS. For more information on the Department of Global Communications, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/sections/departments/department-global-communications/ Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the designated staff member, the intern will contribute to the following projects and activities: • Conduct research for the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Association Project, including compilation and review of application materials, and organizational research, to support the Department of Global Communications' engagement with associated organizations. • Assist in the preparation of the Civil Society newsletter by researching relevant UN news stories and reviewing and compiling submissions from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for editorial review by the team. • Contribute to the preparation of the NGLS Annual Report by compiling relevant information, organizing activity data and assisting with the development of reporting materials. • Support the participation process for UN high-level events by reviewing registration submissions, tracking participant data, and compiling Civil Society Organization (CSO) interventions and speaking requests for team review. • Assist the team in the Special Accreditation project by conducting preliminary reviews of civil society applications and researching applicant organizations to support participation in UN conferences, meetings, and events. • Support the creation of social media graphics and other visual materials to promote UN high-level events and civil society engagement initiatives.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to draft email, publications, or knowledge of social media is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 or J1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.