Work Location
In-Person Full-time
Expected duration
2 to 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period. Duties may include, but are not limited to: 1. Media Content Development: Draft media advisories, press releases, press reviews, talking points, statements, and news stories in both English and Arabic, ensuring accuracy and alignment with communication guidelines. 2. Research and Editorial Support: Assist in conducting research, compiling relevant information, and drafting or editing materials for social media content and stories, often under tight deadlines. 3. Digital Media Management: Assist in updating the UNIC-Cairo website and managing social media platforms (Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn) by posting relevant UN news and events. 4. Social Media Analytics and Engagement: Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics to assess content impact and optimize engagement strategies. 5. Translation and Localization: Support the translation of information materials and documents between Arabic and English to ensure clear and effective communication across diverse audiences. 6. Event and Media Support: Provide assistance in organizing and executing press conferences, meetings, briefings, and other PR events, while also capturing and archiving photos and videos for media coverage. Additionally, offer support for UNIC-Cairo events and campaigns, as well as other ad-hoc tasks as required.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Languages
English and Arabic are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic are required for the internship.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
