Communications Intern

This is an unpaid internship opportunity at the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Kyrgyzstan. The Communications Intern will support the RCO’s communications and advocacy efforts, including multimedia content creation, media monitoring, and visibility of UN activities in Kyrgyzstan.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and functional support during press conferences, workshops, and high-level UN events.
• Assist in drafting, translating and editing communication products (press releases, social media posts).
• Support the development of multimedia content (photography, videography, editing, design of digital/print materials).
• Contribute to UN communication campaigns and visibility activities.
• Support media monitoring by compiling daily/weekly coverage of UN activities in national and regional media.
• Assist with translations between English, Russian, and Kyrgyz, as required.
• Maintain an organized archive of communications materials (news clippings, photos, videos, reports).
• Perform other communications-related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme in communications, journalism, marketing, media studies, public relations, international relations, political or social sciences, or a related field (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme in communications, journalism, marketing, media studies, public relations, international relations, political or social sciences, or a related field (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Demonstrated skills in photography, videography, and use of editing/design software (Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Canva or similar).
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural team environment.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• 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.

Skills

• Photography
• Videography
• Adobe Creative Studio
• CapCut
• Canva
• Social Media Management
• Content Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Media Monitoring
• Multi-media Content Development
• Gender Awareness

Languages

English, Russian, Kyrgyz