Communication Support Intern_ Spring Summer 2026

In-person, New York, USA

3 months with possible extension up to 6 months.

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. The UN-Habitat New York Office reports to the Office of the Executive Director at the UN-Habitat Headquarter in Nairobi. The New York Office is responsible for supporting the executive, programme and partnership functions of the organization. Interns will work under the overall supervision of the Director, New York Office, and report directly to the professionals on substantive matters and to the Administrative Assistant on general administrative matters. Interns will enhance the capacity of UN-Habitat New York Office to provide substantive support to the UN General Assembly, to the UN inter-governmental bodies and assist in the planning and organizing UN-Habitat’s inter-agency collaboration across UN entities and UN reform activities. Interns will also support the undertaking of programmatic and administrative tasks as relevant. Responsibilities The intern will have the opportunity of learning and working in a very dynamic environment. • The intern will be able to contribute to in-person/virtual activities, including Webinars and online meetings. • Update daily UN-Habitat social media platform (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). • Performing analytical research and media/advocacy campaigns, for specific projects or for posting on twitter and Facebook. • Provide media support to events organized by UN-Habitat and assist in taking photos and videos for media coverage and archiving. • Assist in administrative tasks (e.g., formatting spreadsheets, proofreading text documents, searching archives, running basic reports, etc. • Distribute relevant articles to key UN staff. • Assist in creating graphic design related materials. • Assist in UN-Habitat advocacy and outreach activities to internal and external audiences. • Research, compile, draft and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of public information materials, including website content. • Administrative duties, such as organization of events, website management and stocking and mailing public information materials. • Perform other duties as necessary.

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Preferred areas of study: MBA, 4th Year Undergraduate, graduate students and other further studies on Communications, journalism, international relations, social science, urban planning and design, Architectural studies and among other similar areas. 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. Proficiency in organizing events, logistics of event planning and coordinating activities between different stakeholder groups is desirable. Proficiency in communications and advocacy on social media is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Do you have any previous UN internship experience? If yes, please indicate the UN entity and the specific dates.

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.

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.