Public Information Intern

About the role

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) offers an unpaid, full-time public information internship in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in the Regional Office for Africa of the Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes (ALDC). The internship is in-person, runs from 7 December 2026 to 5 March 2027 (about three months) and involves five working days per week (40 hours). Training and mentoring are provided throughout.

Key responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer, the intern will:

• Assist in organizing dissemination activities for UNCTAD's research
• Update social media platforms, run campaigns on priority issues, produce short videos, animated clips and graphics, and grow the audience base
• Update office databases, conduct online research and compile information on UNCTAD's work
• Help develop communications products such as press releases, reports, brochures, flyers, briefing notes, newsletters and web content
• Contribute to the office's communications strategy, including media outreach
• Identify key contacts, constituencies and partnership opportunities
• Help organize conferences, seminars, press briefings and interviews, and prepare briefing materials for senior officials

Required profile

• Student in the final year of a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), or enrolled in or having completed a master's or PhD programme
• Degree in journalism, international relations, public administration or a related field
• Fluent spoken and written English; knowledge of French is desirable
• No professional work experience required
• For in-person interns, a valid visa is needed, and travel, accommodation, insurance and living costs are the intern's responsibility

Required skills

• Computer literacy with standard software applications
• Ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds
• Commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter