Intern - Digital Communications & Information Management

About the role

The United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is offering an unpaid, in-person internship of up to six months in its Digital Communications and Advocacy unit. The intern works under the direct supervision of the UN RCO Communications and Advocacy Officer and supports digital and social media communications within the UN Resident Coordinator system, which coordinates the UN's developmental activities in the country.

Key responsibilities

• Support the RCO Digital Communications and Advocacy team
• Assist in executing digital and social media communications services under the Communications and Advocacy Officer
• Work five days per week (more than 34 hours) with in-person arrangements

Required profile

• Enrolled in or having completed a graduate programme, or in the final year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
• Fluent English, as it is the working language of the UN in Mongolia
• Fluent written Mongolian, needed to develop communications materials in Mongolian
• Interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its Charter ideals
• Ability to interact respectfully with people of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs

Required skills

• Digital communications skills
• Proficiency in graphic design software and social media platforms
• Familiarity with sustainable development is an asset
• Experience with events, missions, seminars and conferences is an asset

No working experience is required. Candidates are contacted directly by the hiring manager for an interview and test. The internship is unpaid, and costs such as travel, accommodation and living expenses are the intern's responsibility.