Work LocationInternship positions can be based in The Hague or in New York. The modality of the internship can be in person, remote, or hybrid (partly in person and partly remote). The internship can be done on a full-time or part-time basis. Expected duration2 - 6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Branch coordinates communications and advocacy with humanitarian partners and brokers new partnerships for innovative advocacy opportunities. SCB does this through three sections working on news and media relations, design and multimedia, and public advocacy, social media and campaigns. In consultation with a Public Information Officer or Information Management Officer within the Branch, the intern may be responsible for: PUBLIC ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS - Campaigns and Social Media o Support global campaigns; attend creative meetings, draft internal and external communications documents, research and manage celebrity, influencer and media contacts lists and assist in outreach efforts, collates campaign coverage books, presentations, and reporting. o Research social media analytics. o Provide research and coordination for climate action. - Film and Photo o Organize the clearance, production and distribution of information material; conduct photo and graphic research. o Assist and participate in image selection for public dissemination. Provide metadata for captioning and archiving purposes. Monitor multimedia developments. o Assist in video editing campaign materials. DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA - Support the Design and Multimedia Unit in creating visual content for print and digital platforms, aligned with OCHA’s branding. - Design materials including infographics, social media graphics, reports, animations, videos, branding, web mockups and presentations. - Contribute to projects from concept to final production, including layout, visual research, and preparation for print or digital use. - Use software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Figma, Word and PowerPoint. - Participate in creative sessions and collaborate with team members across locations. - A portfolio of recent design work (PDF or link to Behance, Dribbble or similar as part of your application) is welcome, as it provides useful insight into the applicant’s visual skills and design approach. MEDIA RELATIONS - Support the global Spokesperson's daily media work by following and capturing key public briefings, maintaining international media database and lists, ensuring appropriate distribution and posting of key public materials, and providing feedback to desks on their input to the UN noon briefing and media engagements. - Support the Media Relations Section with active media monitoring of traditional and social media, focusing on humanitarian events and operations, and draft reports of communications highlights. - Support missions by senior officials, including by maintaining daily action checklists and inputs for HQ news; and end of mission media and social media summaries. - Maintain calendar of key media events and opportunities, arrange support to OCHA media outreach and major events in coordination with other OCHA and UN bodies. - Web Support o Support the web team in developing content for the corporate website covering latest news, campaigns and events. o Assist in the updating and maintenance of the corporate website. Qualifications/special skills(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level 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. Ability to work in an international or culturally diverse environment is desirable. Interest in the work of the UN is desirable. LanguagesFluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of any of the official languages of the United Nations is desirable. 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.