For more information on the responsibilities and eligibility for this internship position, please visit the UN Careers portal.
The Asian and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development (APCICT/ESCAP) internship is for a minimum period of 2 months with an opportunity for extension up to 6 months, depending on the needs of the department.
Responsibilities
The intern will work directly with the Programme Officer and assist APCICT’s advocacy and promotional activities to raise the Centre’s visibility. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Undertake design assignments for a variety of APCICT activities (e.g., conferences, events and campaigns, etc.)
- Help design various information materials, including publication covers, presentation templates, flyers, infographics and social media visuals;
- Provide assistance in shooting and editing film videos, mix sound and slideshows, if required;
- Assisting in checking the website for broken pages or pages that are inconsistent with the design of the website;
- Proposing new projects for the website and social media platforms and identifying opportunities to reach a wider audience;
- Assist in the organization and execution of special events to mark UN observances, or exhibitions;
- Initiate and carry out assigned tasks/special projects.
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
REMOTE INTERNSHIPS: “In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship."
