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International Telecommunication Union

Unpaid Internship - Staff Counselling Intern, Sec. SG, Dept. HRMD

GenevaInternshipITU
ClosedPosted Aug 7, 2026

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the supervision of the Staff Counsellor, the intern will:

  • Analyse the data of mental health and wellbeing surveys & assessments;
  • Conduct substantive research and analysis on matters related to mental health and workplace wellbeing;
  • Gather and orderly archive data and research for practical implementation;
  • Contribute to the development of e-learning playlists for ITU staff related to wellbeing and mental health topics;
  • Support in policy background review and compiling policies from other UN and other entities, ensuring they align with best practices.
  • Contribute to the design and organization of training programs on mental health and wellbeing to enhance the capabilities of the workforce.
  • Support in evaluating training program effectiveness and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.

COMPETENCIES

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant IT programs/applications.

Excellent analytical, research and drafting skills.

Writes clearly and effectively.

Able to work autonomously.

High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive material.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Education: University degree in Mental health or workplace wellbeing (or similar).

Experience: No work experience required.

Languages: English at advanced level. Intermediate level of French would be desirable.

ITU INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

ITU Internship Requirements:

To be eligible for an internship at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), candidates must:• Be under 30 years of age (Exceptions may be considered for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.).• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate programme, or be a recent graduate(within six months prior to the start of the internship).• Be a citizen of a Member State of ITU.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The intern will be attached to a direct supervisor who will provide learning opportunities by the following means:

Unpaid internship.

The internship can also be hybrid (to be discussed).

Please note that a non-remunerated internship at ITU does not carry the same conditions of employment as a short-term or fixed-term position. Medical insurance, travel, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.

  • on-the-job training/hands-on training
  • e-learning
  • mentoring
  • classroom training
  • participation in meetings

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