UNESCO Internship: Shape Global Impact Through Communications and Public Engagement Initiatives

UNESCO Internship: Shape Global Impact Through Communications and Public Engagement Initiatives

• Duty Station: Headquarters
• Type of contract : Internship
• Duration of contract : 1 to 6 months
• Recruitment open to : External Candidates
• Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31 December 2025

Ignite your passion for global change with a UNESCO Internship in Communications and Public Engagement. Contribute to impactful projects, crafting compelling narratives and engaging diverse audiences. Gain invaluable experience within a leading international organization, fostering your skills in a dynamic and multicultural environment in Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe. Apply now to make a difference. The Division for Communications and Public Engagement reports directly to the Office of the Director-General. Interns will have the opportunity to assist in the various projects of the Division and help assure visibility is given to all the Organization’s activities across multiple platforms, digital and traditional.

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Responsibilities

Social media:

• Assist in preparation for communication and social media campaigns. 
• Assist in drafting and translation or editing of social media assets.
• Assist in graphic design for social media and other digital platforms. 

Web:

• Assist in the creation of new websites. 
• Translation or editing of contents.
• Assist in the drafting of technical and editorial documentation.

Press: 

• Translation of press releases and media advisories.
• Preparation of daily press briefings.
• Preparation of content to the press; sending of press releases; update of mailing lists.

Photo: 

• Participate in shooting and post-production.
• Organize and catalogue images.

Publishing and Branding: 

• Provide editorial and technical assistance on publication projects.
• Help in photo research and sourcing for publications and brochures.
• Contribute to projects linked to promoting the UNESCO brand.

UNESCO Campuses: 

• Assist in the organization of thematic on-site or online conferences-debates for middle and high school classes around the world, incl. liaising with attendees and administrative support.
• Undertake research of schools around the world and contribute to the enrichment of a database.
• Participate in the development of a communication strategy and preparation of contents for social networks and UNESCO Campus web page.

UNESCO Courier (magazine):

• Assistance in selecting, editing and publishing articles, pictures, videos via the new media. 
• Review existing articles and assist with the translation and page layout online.
• Communicate with partners and facilitate the readership to the magazine.

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Requirements

Age:

• You must be at least 20 years old to apply.

Academic qualifications:

• At the time of your application to the internship programme:
• You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
• You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
•  Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor’s degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants in secretarial/assistant or technical/professional assignments must be enrolled in a secretarial school or in a specialized technical/professional institution, and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.  

Languages:

• You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French.
• A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.
• Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
• Team player: You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
• Communication skills: You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.