Unpaid Internship - Junior Communications Officer

INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION  

 

 

ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. 

ITU applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ITU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Achieving gender balance is a high priority for ITU.

 

Unpaid Internship - Junior Communications Officer 

 

 Vacancy notice no: 2174 
Sector: SG
Department: NA
Country of contract: Remote
Duty station: Home Based

 

 Position number: [[positionNumber]] 
Grade: [[PositionGrade]] 
Type of contract: Internship
Duration of contract: 6 months (starting asap)
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 6 November 2025

 

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

 

The General Secretariat directs administrative, human and financial resources and activities of the Union, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication/ICT matters for operational and other purposes, and the provision of legal advice to the whole of the Union.  The General Secretariat coordinates the implementation of the Strategic Plan, monitors the telecommunication/ICT environment and recommends as needed action relating to the Union’s future policies and strategy.  The General Secretariat ensures inter-sectoral coordination and cooperation to advance a whole of ITU approach (One-ITU) in headquarters and the field. The General Secretariat provides logistical and information technology support to the Union’s activities including conferences and global forums; the coordination of the work of the Union with the United Nations system, and other international organizations; and the engagement of the Member States, Sector Members, and Academia. The General Secretariat manages corporate governance, and strategic communications and relations with the media, different stakeholder groups as well as the general public. 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

Within the context of the Giga initiative, ITU is looking for a dynamic intern willing to join the Giga team, responsible for assisting the overall communication activities and the development of diverse assets mostly related to audiovisual, power point presentations, website, and social media posts and visuals for Giga. Giga is a joint initiative of UNICEF and ITU to support governments to connect every school in the world to the Internet by 2030. Giga’s core areas of work are: to map previously unmapped schools using open-source AI/ML as well as existing infrastructure to model optimal connectivity strategies; to identify the enabling policy & regulation levers; to develop connectivity cost models, and to provide guidance on procurement and delivery tools. The intern will:

 

•    Assist with preparation of marketing materials to promote Giga. 
•    Design infographics, power point and other presentations, website posts and other social media visuals, including assistance in animation and design for Giga products.
•    Conduct research to identify relevant footage and images for video, slides, presentations, website content, events, social media and other material production for Giga.
•    Contribute to the maintenance of the Giga website.

COMPETENCIES

 

The ideal candidate should be highly organized, pay close attention to detail and quality of information, flexible, and able to keep a positive attitude under pressure. Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, social media platforms and ability to quickly learn new software applications are required. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work well individua