Intern - Partnerships Unit

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN operates in various countries worldwide, employing thousands of staff members across diverse fields, including humanitarian aid, development, and human rights. The organization is committed to upholding the principles of the UN Charter and fostering international collaboration to achieve sustainable development goals.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is situated within the Partnerships Unit (PU) of the News and Media Division (NMD) at the United Nations. This unit focuses on licensing, audience intelligence, and marketing, playing a crucial role in managing rights, conducting audience analysis, and providing promotional materials for NMD products. The intern will work closely with the Chief of the Unit and contribute to various projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of audience needs and improving content delivery. The internship is designed to be full-time and in-person, with flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's needs. The expected duration of the internship is between three to six months, providing a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience in a dynamic international environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will assist in several key areas, including:

• Supporting the review of historical research efforts to identify data gaps and contribute to developing a standardized research framework for departmental initiatives.
• Compiling a centralized directory of secondary data sources and aiding in the creation of a toolkit for collecting primary research and audience insights.
• Organizing research inputs into a structured Market Intelligence Template and supporting documentation to ensure consistency in analysis.
• Developing and testing a library of prompts for large language models (LLMs) to assist in synthesizing market reports and exploring audience personas.
• Creating a 'Search Demand' module within the template to identify audience interests and inform content planning.
• Reviewing and documenting visual and creative trends used by comparable organizations to enhance engagement techniques.
• Ensuring that research approaches consider diverse and underrepresented audience perspectives, promoting inclusivity in content creation.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: (a) be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Additionally, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in standard software applications, a keen interest in the work of the United Nations, and the ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. A completed online application, including a Cover Note and Personal History Profile, is required, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Educational Background:
Candidates must be students in their final year of a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), or enrolled in or have completed a Master’s or Ph.D. program. Proof of enrollment or completion must be attached to the application. The educational background should be closely related to the internship's focus, ensuring that candidates possess relevant knowledge and skills.

Experience:
While professional work experience is not required for applicants to the UN Internship Programme, candidates should have a field of study that closely aligns with the internship's focus. Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and online research tools is essential. Experience with generative AI and familiarity with data visualization and market analytics tools is desirable, as is experience in digital content strategy or competitive auditing across major media platforms.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another UN official language is considered desirable, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a multilingual environment.

Additional Notes:
Interns at the United Nations are not financially remunerated, and all costs related to travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization. It is important for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.