ERS Internship – Humanitarian Networks & Partnership Week 2027

About the role

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking motivated interns to support the planning, organization and delivery of the Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week (HNPW) 2027. The three‑day event will take place in Geneva and will bring together humanitarian actors, partners and UN agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with logistical preparation, including room allocations, scheduling and liaison with UN conference services.
• Support event registration, participant management, database updates and on‑site assistance.
• Help coordinate network and partnership meetings, collate inputs and draft meeting summaries.
• Produce and disseminate event materials such as agendas, participant lists, concept notes, presentations, reports, newsletters and social‑media content.
• Maintain digital platforms, including the HNPW website, virtual meeting tools, email communications and social‑media channels.
• Provide on‑site support during the event, welcoming participants, managing help desks and ensuring clear information flow.
• Contribute to post‑event activities, including report compilation, communication drafting, feedback analysis and lessons‑learned capture.
• Offer additional support to other Emergency Response Services (ERS) activities after the event as needed.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme, or in the final year of a bachelor’s programme.
• Field of study related to the internship’s focus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work with diverse partners.
• Capacity to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Word.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with MS Teams.

What we offer

• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in humanitarian event coordination.
• Flexible work modality (onsite, remote or hybrid) based on candidate request and operational relevance.
• Mentorship from experienced OCHA staff.