Expected duration
3-6 months, early to mid-August 2026 start date
Duties and Responsibilities
Office Background The mission of the United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) is to help Secretariat entities, including peace operations, departments and offices, succeed by providing rapid, effective, efficient and responsible support services. Its core services include supply chain management, operational human resources management, health-care management, support for uniformed capabilities, support to entities in special situations, information and communications technology (ICT) support, and UNHQ facility management.
The Office of the Under-Secretary-General of Operational Support provides direct executive and management support to DOS leadership. Our work covers DOS strategy, performance, and analytics; as well as communication, coordination, and external relations. Internship Duties
Support the management of DOS's official LinkedIn presence, including branding, and content strategy development
Curate, create, and design LinkedIn content (e.g., articles, reports, video and other communications materials) that showcases DOS's mission, achievements, and impact across UN operations
Monitor LinkedIn analytics and provide insights on content performance and audience engagement
Support broader communication strategies by leveraging LinkedIn as a key platform for external relations
Design core identity products that illustrate corporate vision, mission and values
Design and prepare content/copy for corporate briefings, presentations, fact sheets, snapshots, articles and other internal and external communications materials
Support the development of websites, including layout, content, look and feel
Provide design support across a range of print and online products
Support the development and implementation of larger communication strategies and efforts
Qualifications/special skills
We are open to a broad range of educational backgrounds. Typically, our Communications and Design interns are pursuing studies in the following areas: Relevant coursework in Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Web Design, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Marketing. Experience with graphic design applications such as InDesign, Adobe Pro, or other design applications is desirable. Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or have graduated within the last five years; or
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent); and
1) Be computer literate in standard software applications, especially MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint;
2) Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
3) Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance coursework or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Have you completed a UN internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity, as well as assignment dates.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements For internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 or J1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT), allowing them to undertake the internship.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.