Social Media Internship

About the role

The International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) seeks a motivated Social Media Intern to support its Office of the Assistant Secretary General. This full‑time, unpaid internship in Geneva will provide hands‑on experience in digital communications for a high‑profile international justice initiative.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing IIIM’s social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, WhatsApp).
• Schedule and publish content aligned with campaigns, events, and publications.
• Draft social media posts for review and final approval.
• Support creation of graphics, short videos, infographics, and other visual assets.
• Monitor daily social media activity and summarise relevant trends.
• Promote events, reports, and campaigns through digital channels.
• Measure and evaluate outreach performance, preparing analytics reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Perform additional digital communications tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, International Relations, Development Studies or a related field.
• Final‑year undergraduate, master’s or Ph.D. student.
• Strong interest in international law, human rights, and digital advocacy.

Required skills

• Social media management
• Content scheduling
• Multimedia content creation (graphics, short videos, infographics)
• Social media analytics and reporting

What we offer

• Practical experience in a UN‑related mechanism.
• Exposure to high‑level international investigations.
• Opportunity to develop digital communication skills in a professional setting.