Communications Intern - Anti-Racism (UNOG)

About the role

The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) is looking for a Communications Intern to support its Anti-Racism Advocate. The internship lasts up to 6 months, starting on 15 January 2027, with the exact start date flexible depending on the candidate's availability and visa arrangements. It is unpaid; interns must cover their own travel, visa, accommodation and living costs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the secretary of the Working Group in taking notes and drafting minutes of meetings of the Working Group and the Geneva Alliance against racism (GAAR).
• Help organize events such as all-staff meetings, informal staff gatherings and external outreach activities.
• Support video recording for outreach and advocacy activities.
• Draft internal communications published through UNOG channels such as broadcasts and iSeek.
• Work with social media teams to monitor statistics and the impact of outreach activities and report to the Chair.
• Help create the UNOG webpage on racism and racial discrimination and add regular content to it.
• Gather information on Global South countries to contact in outreach efforts.
• Monitor agreed recommendations to fight racism and racial discrimination and serve as secretary of GAAR.

Required profile

• Student in the final year of a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent), or enrolled in or having completed a Master's or PhD programme.
• Enrolled in or completing a programme in a related field such as Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Social Sciences or Administration.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
• Experience or study on racism and discrimination is an asset.
• Applicants must state which eligibility criterion they meet and attach proof.

Required skills

• Data analysis and reporting
• Videography and graphic design
• Drafting, editing and proofreading