Work LocationRCO Kuwait Expected duration3 Months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground: The United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in the State of Kuwait is seeking a dynamic and creative Communication Intern to support its digital communication efforts, with a strong focus on increasing social media followers and engagement. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the UN’s outreach efforts through innovative content strategies, data-driven decision-making, and digital community-building. The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Public Information Officer (PIO) to enhance the UN’s digital visibility, grow its online audience, and improve engagement across multiple platforms. The intern will support the following tasks: - Help increase social media followers across key platforms through targeted strategies. - Support in improving audience engagement and interaction through creative and data-driven content. - Analyze social media and website traffic to refine the digital communication approach. - Support in developing high-quality, strategic multimedia content tailored to audience preferences. - Conduct audience research to understand target demographics and tailor content accordingly. - Help identify influencers, partners, and UN agencies to collaborate with for cross-promotion. - Run engagement campaigns such as Q&A sessions, polls, challenges, and interactive content. - Monitor trending topics and adapt content to boost visibility. - Help develop platform-specific content strategies for Instagram, Twitter, You Tube and website. - Support with planning and executing content calendars in alignment with UN campaigns and international observances. - Assist in producing video content (short clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes) to humanize/ localize UN work. - Ensure all content aligns with UN branding, tone, and messaging guidelines. - Track and analyze website traffic trends using analytical tools and search engine visibility. - Provide insights on which content drives the most engagement and conversions. - Use social media analytics tools (e.g. Meta Business Suite, Twitter Analytics) to track growth. - Recommend improvements based on data-driven insights. - Help identify and engage with relevant local influencers, youth groups, and partners to amplify UN messages. - Assist in organizing virtual and in-person communication events. - Monitor and report on media coverage of UN activities in Kuwait. - Perform any other related duties as assigned by the PIO. The duration of a United Nations internship is for a minimum of two months on a full-time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months. Qualifications/special skillsTo qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above); 2. Applicants must: (a) be computer literate in standard software applications. (b) have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter; and (c) have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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. No FeeTHE 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.