Communications and Social Media Intern

United Nations

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  • ONSITE
  • INTERNSHIP
  • POHNPEI (PONAPE)
  • Verified 2026-11-06
  • Source: United Nations public UN Careers board

Original job description

Work Location Pohnpei, Micronesia Expected duration Overall Contract Duration: 25 Nov26 - 24 Feb 27 Estimated amount of actual time to worked (days, weeks, months): 40 hours per week Regular Working Hours: 9:30 TO 17:30 CST Duties and Responsibilities Purpose: The UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) for Micronesia supports UN development coordination across the sub-region, working with UN entities, governments, regional organisations and partners to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and to communicate UN results, values and priorities to Micronesian audiences. Communications is central to this mandate. With a small team covering a geographically dispersed sub-region, the RCO seeks a part-time intern to strengthen its social media presence, support coverage of major regional moments, and help build the next generation of Micronesian communicators. The intern will gain practical experience in UN communications, multilateral coordination and regional advocacy. Established in 2021 and based in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, the Multi-Country UN Resident Coordinator's Office comprises national and international staff working on strategic planning, joint analysis, UN operational coordination, communications, partnerships and development finance. The office supports five Pacific Small Island Developing States: the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru and Palau. It advances regional and country priorities under the UN Pacific Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023–2027 and is represented in each country by a United Nations Country Coordination Specialist. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Head of the RCO and in collaboration with the RCO team, the Communications and Social Media Intern will support engagement with management, United Nations Country Coordination Specialists, technical staff and communications colleagues across the UN system. The intern will assist with gathering and clarifying information, coordinating communications activities, preparing updates and supporting reporting, training and the work of UNCG Pacific and UNCG Micronesia, as requested. The Communications and Social Media Intern may also support supervised engagement with counterparts from United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, government, civil society, local communities, digital and community influencers, vendors, media, think tanks and academia. This may include helping to coordinate activities, exchange information and good practices, strengthen information integrity, and organise communications events and campaigns. This remote, three-month internship is with the United Nations Multi-Country Resident Coordinator’s Office for Micronesia. The Communications and Social Media Intern will report to the Head of the Resident Coordinator’s Office, receive guidance on priorities and outputs, and collaborate with the RCO team through agreed communication channels and check-in arrangements. Communications and Social Media Intern will • Support the creation of social media and traditional media content, including coverage of workshops, high-level meetings and events, using photos and draft material provided by the RCO team. • Support the implementation of communications campaigns across the RCO’s platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn and X, while maintaining a consistent voice, tone and publishing schedule. • Support the creation of website content, including news items, event summaries and updates on UN activity in the sub-region. • Provide photography support for RCO activities and youth engagement initiatives, including work with Micronesian press clubs and counterparts in Australia. • Participate in UNCG Pacific and UNCG Micronesia activities, and complete worklogs as instructed by the UN Information Centre through the designated Trello board. • Support any other communications initiatives as requested by the Head of the RCO. Ultimate result of service: o Increased visibility, reach and public understanding of United Nations priorities, results and partnerships across Micronesia. o Timely, accurate and audience-focused content produced for social media, websites, media outreach and regional campaigns. o Stronger coordination with UN communications networks and practical communications capacity among emerging Micronesian communicators. Output/Work Assignments: • The intern reports directly to the Head of the RCO, who will set priorities, review outputs and conduct performance discussions. • The intern will work closely with all members of the RCO team, receiving content, photos and background material for finalisation and publication. • The intern will coordinate with the UN Communications Group (UNCG) Micronesia and UNCG Pacific, aligning RCO outputs with wider UN system messaging in the region. • When working remotely, the intern will agree on a regular check-in schedule with the Head of the RCO and remain reachable on the usual RCO communication channels during agreed working days. . Qualifications/special skills Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). (c) A university degree programme in communications, journalism, media studies, public relations, international relations, digital communications or a related field. Academic coursework or training in social media, photography, graphic or digital design, website content, data analytics or related areas is an advantage. No prior full-time professional work experience is required. Relevant academic, volunteer, internship, student media, community engagement or extracurricular experience in communications, journalism, social media, photography, website content or related areas is desirable. Demonstrate an interest in communications and social media, with the ability to create clear and engaging content for different audiences. Familiarity with social media platforms, website content management, photography, basic digital design or media monitoring is desirable. The intern should be able to work remotely, follow guidance, manage assigned tasks and collaborate effectively with colleagues across different locations. Demonstrate an ability or potential to support communications campaigns and create content for social media, traditional media and websites is desirable. Familiarity with media monitoring, basic performance indicators or analytics is an advantage. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a junior or senior student of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), be currently enrolled in Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of Chinese is an advantage. Either Nauru or Palauan or Ponapean or Gilbertese or Marshallese is desirable. Additional Information Not available. Intern Specific text Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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