Unpaid Internship - Junior Events and Communications Officer

ITU•Geneva, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, is seeking a dynamic intern to support the Giga initiative. The Giga initiative is a partnership between UNICEF and ITU, aimed at connecting every school to the Internet. The intern will assist the Giga team with event coordination, communications, and marketing activities, contributing to the planning and execution of events, participant engagement, promotional materials, registration management, on-site logistics, post-event evaluation, and content creation for digital channels. The General Secretariat of ITU directs administrative, human, and financial resources, disseminates information on telecommunication/ICT matters, provides legal advice, coordinates strategic plan implementation, monitors the ICT environment, ensures inter-sectoral coordination, provides logistical and IT support for activities including conferences, coordinates with the UN system and other international organizations, engages with stakeholders, and manages corporate governance, strategic communications, and media relations.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a university programme in communications, marketing, event management, international relations, public relations, digital media, business administration, hospitality or another relevant field.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools is required.
English at advanced level.
Be under 30 years of age (Exceptions may be considered for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.).
Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate programme, or be a recent graduate (within six months prior to the start of the internship).
Be a citizen of a Member State of ITU.

Nice To Haves

Relevant coursework or practical experience in events, communications or marketing will be considered an asset.
Ability to quickly learn new digital, event management and content creation tools is desirable.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a multicultural team.
Experience or interest in event management, communications, marketing, design, content creation or the ICT sector will be valued.
Familiarity with event management platforms, digital communication tools, design tools and AI-assisted productivity tools would be an asset.
Knowledge of French or another UN language would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Support event planning and coordination, including meetings, workshops, receptions and other Giga events.
Help prepare event timelines, checklists, run-of-show documents and briefing materials for speakers and participants.
Assist in managing event calendars, mailing lists, registration platforms and participant communications.
Respond to attendee inquiries and provide clear, timely event information.
Contribute to event communications and marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, invitations, newsletters, website copy and other promotional content before and after events.
Support digital communications, including social media content, short promotional copy, visual content briefs and audience engagement activities.
Assist with on-site event operations, including guest reception, check-in, badge distribution, room preparation and coordination with service providers.
Collect and analyse participant feedback, track basic engagement information where relevant, and support the preparation of event reports.
Support other communications, marketing and coordination activities of the Giga Secretariat as requested.