Cultural diplomacy and knowledge outreach intern

The internship provides exposure to knowledge management, communications, cultural diplomacy and outreach in an intergovernmental setting at the UN Library and Archives Geneva. The intern supports cultural activities, VIP visits, bilateral engagements, outreach activities, and communications through research, event support, documentation, and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the work of the UNOG Cultural Activities Committee and the implementation of cultural activities at UN Geneva
• Assist in the planning and implementation of VIP visits to the UN Library and Archives Geneva, including background research, note-writing and follow-up
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the UN Library and Archives Geneva outreach and communication, including assisting with preparation of newsletter, drafts, multimedia production and social media engagement and events
• Assist in the general management and administration of the UN Library and Archives Geneva
• Perform other activities with the team depending on interest and opportunity

Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• 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
• A field of study closely related to the type of internship applied 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
• Experience with audio-visual content production is desirable
• Ability to draft newsletter articles and/or social media posts is desirable
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage

Skills

• Audiovisual Content Production
• Newsletter Writing
• Social Media Content Creation
• Knowledge Management
• Cultural Diplomacy
• Event Support
• Research
• Documentation
• Content Creation

Languages

English, French