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About United Nations

The United Nations stands as a global sentinel for cooperation, championing diplomacy over conflict and unity over division. Committed to fostering peace, development, and human rights, it transcends borders to address the world's most pressing challenges, epitomizing the collective aspirations of humanity toward a harmonious and just world.

Your role

Organization setting & reporting:

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a knowledge-based organization, sets international standards for aviation safety, navigation, security, and environmental protection. The Revenue and Product Management (RPM) Section within the Technical Cooperation Bureau (TCB) focuses on revenue-generating activities like publications, training, and events to support ICAO's strategic objectives. The Product Management Unit (PTM) identifies opportunities, conducts marketing efforts, and collaborates with RPM units to achieve revenue targets.

The intern will work closely with the rest of the unit to:

• Support in the design of ICAO event branding through the development of brand guidelines, flyers, booths, programs, and others. Also, assist in creating marketing collaterals for the event application and newsletters;
• Assist in designing ICAO publication issues: editing current covers and conceptualizing new ones;
• Manipulate and edit images to create compelling thumbnails for ICAO TV’s videos;
• Assist in developing new layout designs for digital marketing materials, such as newsletters, landing pages, website banners, and social media images;
• Collaborate with the marketing team and/or Product Managers to develop other supporting materials;
• Contribute to organizing the ongoing updates to the ICAO’s digital asset management, photo library and other digital marketing tools;
• Offer suggestions and feedback for continuous improvement of campaigns;
• Perform other related duties.

Training & development

The United Nations internship program offers comprehensive training and development opportunities to aspiring professionals. With a focus on cultivating skills and knowledge across various fields, interns gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the organization's work. Through mentorship, workshops, and practical assignments, the program equips interns with the necessary tools to thrive in their careers and contribute to the UN's global mission.

Salary & benefits

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern.

Benefits may include:

• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Learning & professional development programs
• Work-life balance
• Diverse culture

Career progression

At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience through engaging in meaningful work across various fields, contributing to the UN's mission of promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, the program equips interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for future career advancement within the organization as well as other organizations.

Work-life balance

The United Nations strongly recognizes that interns need time for personal and social activities outside of work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis. They provide opportunities for interns to engage in meaningful work while ensuring they have time for personal growth and well-being.

Culture & vibe

At the United Nations, the culture and vibe are truly exceptional. From savoring a delightful cup of coffee to engaging with talented colleagues, it's a place that offers insightful experiences in a friendly environment. Embracing diversity, the workspace becomes a vibrant hub of varied perspectives, while maintaining high standards for sustained success.

About you

Competencies:

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
• Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programs or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs.

Education:

• Applicants must, at the time of application, have completed or be enrolled in a university degree or higher.
• The program must be in a field of study related to graphic design, marketing, business, communications, public or business administration, political science, and/or journalism.
• Knowledge of digital communications and publishing platforms would be an asset.

Work experience:

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced course work, or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages:

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English are required. A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.

How to apply

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Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
• youtube.com/unitednations