The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

—— UNEP

The United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva is the voice of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Through the media and its own news and information products, UNIS keeps the world informed about Geneva’s unique role in multilateralism, diplomacy, and international relations. It also fosters a dialogue with key audiences, especially youth, through a range of outreach activities. UNIS conveys the official position of the United Nations on matters in the news through press conferences and briefings, official statements, interviews, podcasts, social media, and outreach events. It provides both breaking news and in-depth material to international print and audiovisual media and serves the needs of close to 200 correspondents from the world’s major news agencies and foreign media outlets permanently accredited to the United Nations in Geneva.

—— UNIS

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is dedicated to supporting developing countries in integrating equitably into the global economy. As the UN's principal body for trade, investment, and development issues, UNCTAD works to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth through policy analysis, consensus-building among governments, and technical assistance. It focuses on helping developing nations harness globalization's benefits while addressing persistent challenges of economic inequality, ensuring that trade serves as an effective tool for sustainable development and poverty reduction.

—— UNCTAD

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) facilitates cooperation and effective interaction with Vienna- and regionally-based partners in all areas of disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control. It represents the United Nations/UNODA in relevant Vienna-based intergovernmental processes and ensures timely analysis and reporting on developments related to UNODA's mandated areas of work. The Vienna Office also coordinates UNODA efforts and programmes to provide for and promote opportunities in disarmament and non-proliferation education through online and in-person training courses and organization of outreach and dialogue events.

—— UNODA

25032 - Communication

Location: Genva

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English; knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset

Fields of Study: Communication, visual communication (graphic design), environmental science, chemistry, sustainable development, etc.

Internship Duration: 6 months

Application Deadline: May 25, 2025

Internship Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assisting in the design and production of communication materials such as newsletters and reports;
Participating in the creation of content for social media, blogs, and other platforms;
Supporting visual content design for global framework projects in chemistry;
Assisting in the organization and coordination of outreach activities and events;
Performing website maintenance and other tasks as required.

More Information: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/257589?language=en

Location: Nairobi

Language Requirements: Proficiency in spoken and written English; French language skills are an asset

Field of Study: Journalism and Communication

Internship Duration: 6 months (expected to start on July 14, 2025)

Application Deadline: May 22, 2025

Internship Responsibilities:

The intern’s main responsibilities include:

Assisting in daily content planning and publishing for social media platforms;
Participating in multimedia content creation, including writing, editing, and subtitling videos;
Supporting filming of conferences and events, and producing video materials;
Supporting social media account monitoring, interaction, and data analysis;
Completing administrative tasks such as media monitoring and drafting news briefs.

More Information: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/257776?language=en

25034 - Internship

Location: Nairobi / Remote

Language Requirements: Proficient in spoken and written English; knowledge of French and Spanish is an asset

Field of Study: Economics and Public Affairs

Internship Duration: 3 months

Application Deadline: May 19, 2025

Internship Responsibilities:

The intern’s main responsibilities include:

Assisting in the preparation and organization of meetings and events related to civil society organizations (CSOs);
Supporting the processing of accreditation applications and related preparations;
Assisting with the drafting and updating of outreach materials and related data;
Helping prepare meeting summaries, background materials, and communication documents;
Completing administrative tasks such as organizing meeting records and responding to representative inquiries.

More Information: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/256912?language=en

25035 - Political Affairs Intern

Location: Vienna

Language Requirements: Proficient in spoken and written English; knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset

Field of Study: Political Affairs

Internship Duration: 6 months (starting July 2025)

Application Deadline: May 18, 2025

\ Internship Responsibilities:

The intern’s main duties include:

Supporting the Vienna Office’s liaison work with international organizations on disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons;
Attending meetings, seminars, and assisting in drafting related reports and background documents;
Assisting in the planning and execution of outreach projects and managing content for social media;
Helping to develop and review educational materials and learning platforms related to disarmament;
Conducting open-source research, analysis, and preparing summaries and other related tasks.

More Information: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/257699?language=en

CSC-Funded Internship Program

To enhance Chinese youth’s understanding of international organizations and cultivate future talent dedicated to working in such institutions, the China Scholarship Council (CSC) has launched an international organization internship program and developed the 2025 Guidelines for the International Organization Internship Program.

This internship program prioritizes funding for internships at:

Major intergovernmental international organizations
Intergovernmental organizations with significant international influence

Eligible internship locations include headquarters and regional offices of international organizations abroad.

For more information: https://www.csc.edu.cn/article/3412?language=en

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Internship Notification | Internships at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), and other international organizations and institutions

25032 - Communication

25033 - Social Media Intern

25034 - Internship

25035 - Political Affairs Intern

CSC-Funded Internship Program